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Chicago firefighter receives gravestone 60 years later

Mother of woman who discovered Minich’s unmarked grave was saved by Firefighter John Francis Minich

By Sharon Wright
NBC Chicago

CHICAGO — Chicago firefighter John Francis Minich died after saving many lives from a burning building 60 years ago, but until Saturday there was nothing to mark his grave site.

“One of the lives saved that day [was] my mother, pregnant with me,” said Debbie McCann who discovered Minich’s unmarked grave and brought it to the attention of officials.

The Chicago Fire Department along with the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 joined with McCann Saturday afternoon to honor the anniversary of Minich’s death with a permanent grave marker.

Full story: Fallen Chicago Firefighter Receives Headstone 60 Years Later

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