On behalf of the Alexandria Fire Department, I would like to thank the following for their help and support during the tragic fire at 201 N. Sheridan St., Alexandria, at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, April 27: the Alexandria 911 Dispatchers, Beth Malston and Chrissy Rasmussen; Summitville Volunteer Fire Department; Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department; Anderson Fire Department Medic 1; Rural Metro Ambulance; EMAS Ambulance; Emergency Management Agency; Alexandria Police Department; Madison County Sheriff’s Department; Madison County Investigation Team; State Fire marshal’s office; Anderson and Madison County chaplains; the Crisis Intervention Team; Shanna Murray and children and Kari Ricks.

Thanks also go to Subway; Cox’s Supermarket; Strong’s Supermarket; East of Chicago Pizza; The General Store; Rickers; The Highway Café; Seals Ambulance; Patty Layton; Whetsel Funeral Home; and all the many community volunteers for their donations and support.

Last, but not least, a special thank you to Amie Hood and Susan Whetsel for their efforts in organizing and orchestrating all of the supplies to be delivered to appropriate places. It was greatly appreciated. More than you’ll ever know!

Bruce Waters, chief

Alexandria Fire Department