Ann Marie O’Neill, Chairwoman
35 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: john@jgpr.net
Statement of Stoneham Board of Selectmen
STONEHAM — Members of the Board of Selectmen issue the following statement in response to the death of Stoneham Firefighter David Atherton:
“Today, we mourn the loss of 24-year-old Firefighter David Atherton. This is a great tragedy for the Fire Department and for our community as a whole. Firefighter Atherton was a dedicated serviceman in the National Guard, who, during his career, received recognition for his valiant actions. Our prayers and thoughts are with Firefighter Atherton’s family and each member of the Stoneham Fire Department.”
Signed,
Ann Marie O’Neill, Chairwoman
Caroline Colarusso, Vice Chairwoman
Anthony Wilson, Secretary
Thomas Boussy
Anthony Wilson
George Seibold
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