Onset Fire engine decal

"Though I know I'll never lose affection .. For people and things that went before ..

I know I'll often stop and think about them"

John Lennon & Paul McCartney

William T. Hodge, 65, of Onset, Captain of the Onset Fire Department, died Sept. 12, 2008.

 Bill was the husband of Dorothy A. (Spike) Hodge and the son of the late William and Helene (Tripp) Hodge.

He was born in Wareham and lived there all of his life.

Bill owned and operated Mobile Fire Apparatus for many years before retiring.

He was also a Captain on the Onset Fire Department where he served for over 44 years.

He enjoyed fishing and boating and motorcycling.

He was a long time member of the Red Knights. Belonging first to MA Chapter 8 and more recently MA Chapter 3 where he was Vice President.

Bill was known and loved by many. While his physical presence may be gone, his memory Shall live on.

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Color Guard	Red Knights from all over the state attended Bills Funeral and rode in the procession	Bill Hodge Jr. wearing Bills Red Knights vest and riding Bills bike	Bills wishes were to take his last ride on a fire engine
		Carver Fire provided station coverage for Onset	Wareham and Onsets ladders supported the American flag on the Onset waterfront
A fire boat followed us as we passed the Onset waterfront	The inscription on this bench says it all		We are going to miss seeing Bill on his trike whenever we ride

Gods speed Bill

We all loved you and you shall be sorely missed

An article about Bills life as a firefighter from the Wareham Observer. September 25, 2008 Click on the image for a larger view. Once open mouse over for an enlargement box