Our condolences to the Sowich family, the Sherrill-Kenwood Fire Department, and the New Hartford Fire Department of New York. FireFighter Michael Sowich, 50, a 16 year veteran of the fire service, died Friday March 2, 2007. Michael passed away in his dorm room while attending a training seminar at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Michael was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army and was also a medical specialist reservist with the 331st General Hospital Unit. He was a member and the training officer for the Sherrill-Kenwood Fire Deptartment as well as the Fire Inspector for the city of Sherrill. Michael recently joined the New Hartford Fire Department and had attained the position of State Fire Instructor for the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. His helmet still occupies a locker in the Sherrill Kenwood Fire House.

Jim Darling Served as our Chaplain 2007-2008. He was also the pastor of the Sherrill Methodist Church for many years. He is missed by the members of the Sherrill Fire Dept as well as his church parisioners