Firefighter James A. Chappell, age 27, of the Philadelphia Fire Department died after becoming trapped while performing ventilation during a fire at One Meridian Plaza on February 24, 1991.
Firefighter James A. Chappell, age 27, of the Philadelphia Fire Department died after becoming trapped while performing ventilation during a fire at One Meridian Plaza on February 24, 1991.
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IN MEMORIAM OF, PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER: JAMES A. CHAPPELL OF ENGINE COMPANY 11. WHO TRAGICALLY, LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY, ON THE 28TH FLOOR. @ THE “ONE MERIDIAN PLAZA” TOWER FIRE ON FEBRUARY 23, 1991. REST IN PEACE “BRAVE AND FEARLESS, WARRIOR!!!”
– ROLAND A. SMALLSIt was truly a honor to have your love and a tragic to lose your soul but one thing for sure I will always love you and I really miss you so much
– Princetta Chappell