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Sayville FD Blood Drive Set for Monday

Annual event honors Wilbur Ritter.

 

Sayville Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive in memory of Honorary Captain Wilbur Ritter, who perished in the line of duty after responding to an alarm in 2006.

The event will be held Monday, April 16 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the fire house.

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Ritter was the chairman of Sayville’s Blood Drive for about 20 years. Wilbur himself donated 16 gallons of blood during his lifetime. Donors will be eligible for door prizes. "Gallon Pint" will also be given to eligible donors.


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