It is with deep sadness and regret that the East Dover Fire Company announces the untimely passing of Firefighter and Life Member Mark Risley. Mark was also Past Chief and Life Member of Seaside Heights Station 44.

Mark was well known throughout the town. He could be found in a room by his distinctive laugh and crowd around him listening to his wild, quirky, and sometimes outlandish stories.

Mark was also the first to "assist" Santa with our previous Ocean's of Love deliveries to children and families in need. Mark also helped guide our newer members when they began their Driver Operator training as his knowledge base came from his full time job of driving trucks.

Mark also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, riding in many charitable events including events such as the children’s toy run, and for hospice benefits. Mark received his 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 mile patches from the Harley Hog Club of Ocean County.

Mark along with his knowledge, stories, laugh, and kindness will be sorely missed.

Funeral Arrangements to follow in the coming days.

*No More To Hear The Siren’s Wail
Nor Beat Of Running Feet.
No More To Hear The Clangling Bell
As Trucks Race Down The Street.

No More To Feel The Biting Wind,
The Stinging Sleet And Rain.
No More To Feel The Searing Blast
Of Summer’s Heat And Flame.

No More To Breathe The Stifling Smoke,
Nor Dodge A Falling Beam.
No More The Rattle Of Ladders,
Nor Sound of Hissing Steam.

Silent The Cries, “Give Us Water!”
“Lend A Hand With This Line!”
Silent The Chief’s “Well That’s It Boys,
We Got It Just In Time.”

Our Comrade’s Answered His Last Call,
His Task Here Now Is Done,
And With The Greatest Chief Of All,
The Final Goal Is Won.*

May the angels lead you into paradise may the Chiefs of Ol' come to welcome you, for the Highest Chief has seen fit to call you home and rest you from your labors.

Rest Easy Brother Mark, We'll Take it from Here...