How appropriate that the new Colonial Fire house would be located on the very plot of land that "Big John" Lenhardt trod from the time of his birth up to his passing. He passed on his fire fighting to his family, all of whom are Colonial Fire Company legends. My buddy Jess Anderson was a volunteer back in the 1940's. He and I always referred to John Lenhardt as "Big John;" and big he was, physically and professionally. He was perhaps the most dedicated volunteer fireman in the history of Colonial. He was also a family friend whose sweet corn was a delight. Each week, John would bring his delicious, fresh-picked sweet corn to our neighbors in the Colonial neighborhood. The article tells of the new fire house. I note the presence of Bob Hoyer, who is a fellow parishioner of mine at Trenton's Sacred Heart Parish. 
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Friday, February 19, 2010
1973: COLONIAL FIRE CO.: GOODBYE LIBERTY STREET, HELLO KUSER ROAD
How appropriate that the new Colonial Fire house would be located on the very plot of land that "Big John" Lenhardt trod from the time of his birth up to his passing. He passed on his fire fighting to his family, all of whom are Colonial Fire Company legends. My buddy Jess Anderson was a volunteer back in the 1940's. He and I always referred to John Lenhardt as "Big John;" and big he was, physically and professionally. He was perhaps the most dedicated volunteer fireman in the history of Colonial. He was also a family friend whose sweet corn was a delight. Each week, John would bring his delicious, fresh-picked sweet corn to our neighbors in the Colonial neighborhood. The article tells of the new fire house. I note the presence of Bob Hoyer, who is a fellow parishioner of mine at Trenton's Sacred Heart Parish. 
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