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Firefighter Mark Falkenhan Called Hero By Woman Rescued From Fire; Funeral Arrangements Announced

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Evangelyn Code told ABC2 that Lutherville VFC Firefighter Mark Falkenhan rescued her from her third floor apartment during Wednesday night’s fire.

“I was getting ready to jump and he asked me please don’t jump, I’m coming to you with a ladder and he came over with a ladder,” said Code.

She returned to the apartment complex Thursday and told reporter Brian Kuebler:

“He was my hero but I feel bad about what happened, I really do. Knowing he was a volunteer firefighter and leaves his two children, his wife….I feel bad.”

Watch the video above to see Brian’s interview with Evangelyn Code and read the story on ABC2news.com here.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

VIEWINGS: Saturday and Sunday, January 22 and 23, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Location: Ruhl Armory, 1035 York Rd, Towson

FUNERAL: Monday, January 24, at 11 a.m.
Location: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles St., Baltimore

BURIAL: Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Rd., Timonium

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  1. Steve in NJ says

    Dave,

    Thanks to you and Billy G. for keeping us updated on this situation. Last I checked there was nothing at all on the County Fire Dept web page or the Balt Co IAFF web site. Not sure what the deal is with that. As I understand it he was a retired member of Local 1311? http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/fire/index.html

    on January 21, 2011 @ 10:22 am. Reply
  2. Resku911 says

    I think that the apt. bulding should be torn down and a park put there in the honor of fallen “Firefighter Mark Falkenhan”
    He made the ultimate sacrifice in giving his life for his friend.

    on January 21, 2011 @ 4:30 pm. Reply
  3. jorge says

    the word hero is thrown around way too much in today’s media. but mr. falkenhan is a real hero.

    on January 24, 2011 @ 7:39 am. Reply
  4. Sandy Castor says

    Where can I mail a card to his family? I tried to search it on Yahoo, but to no avail.
    I would appreciate any help someone may provide.
    God Bless his sweet heart.Ble

    on January 29, 2011 @ 12:12 pm. Reply

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