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40 Year Rockland Firefighter Frank Voce in Need of a Kidney

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NEW CITY, NY – Frank Voce, a Rockland County volunteer firefighter for over 40 years has been diagnosed with Kidney Disease or Berger’s Disease. Below is a plea from his son Frank.

My father needs a kidney!! Please help share! Link is in bio. If you are interested in being a donor or know someone who is, please message us so we can give you more info! Thanks so much!! 🙌🏻

My name is Frank Voce and I’m 61 years old. At 20 years old, I was diagnosed with Kidney Disease, specifically, IgA nephropathy. It’s also known as Berger’s Disease, a kidney disease that occurs when an antibody called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up in your kidneys. This results in local inflammation that, over time, can hamper your kidney’s ability to filter waste from your blood. The doctors told me this was a slow progressive disease and have had me on several medications throughout my life.

In February of 2022 I was diagnosed with renal failure. I am married to my beautiful wife Patricia; we’re high school sweethearts. We have 2 handsome and strong boys. My son Frank is 30 years old and has been a New York City Police Officer for seven years, and my son Christopher is 26 years old and is a volunteer firefighter. Unfortunately, both my sons tried to donate and were denied. Frank is unable to donate due to his ulcerative colitis, and Christopher cannot due to being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2021. I lost my mother and youngest brother last year in 2021 and my only living brother is from FDNY and retired after 9/11. I have been a volunteer firefighter in Rockland County, NY for 40 years and continue to volunteer to this day.

I am also very positive that things will work out, but being on dialysis is difficult and exhausting. It is now in God’s hands to send me a walking angel to donate a kidney to me! Down and Dirty I need a KIDNEY…ONLY 1.
God Bless and Rock and Roll.

-Big V

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Lt. John Bellew Memorial 5K Run Come Remember A Friend, Honor A Hero & Continue A Legacy April 27th

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Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 am Pearl River Volunteer Fire House Central Ave. Pearl River, NY

John G. Bellew‚ 37‚ firefighter‚ New York City Fire Department‚ died January 23‚ 2005‚ when he succumbed to injuries after being forced to jump out of a fourth story building while battling a fire. John was a 10 year veteran who was assigned to Engine 46‚ Ladder 27. 

Submitted by his wife – He loved to ski‚ run and play with his children. He left behind 4 young children‚ Brielle (6)‚ Jack (3)‚ Katreana (2) and Kieran (5 months)‚ and a wife of 10 years. He is best known for his ability to talk with everyone about anything and his great smile. He will forever be missed by his family and remembered as a hero as both a firefighter and father. 

Katreana Bellew wrote a screenplay about Black Sunday and her father’s death, and the subsequent years that followed. The film is a representation of the bravery of our nation’s first responders, the brotherhood of the FDNY, as well as a tale of grief and how people must move on with their lives, even when the worst thing imaginable happened.

                        To register go to: www.johnbellew.com

Register Early – Only pre-registered runners are guaranteed a tee shirt! Day Includes: Run • Awards • BBQ • Face Painting • DJ, Picture ID will be required in order to be served beer.

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Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Detectives Peter Walker Retires after 30 Years of Law Enforcement Service

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Detectives Peter Walker retires after 30 years of law enforcement service. Chief Walker started his career with the NYPD in 1994, patrolling the streets of the Bronx while assigned to the 48th Precinct.

In December of 1999, Chief Walker was hired as a patrol officer with the Clarkstown Police Department. He was selected to become the department’s Public Information Officer, building an incredibly strong bond between the community and the police department.

In May of 2018 he was promoted to Detective. During his tenure with the Clarkstown Police Department he was assigned to numerous details, including a member of the Critical Incident Response Team as a police sniper, field training officer, department’s budget assessment team, and Supervisor of the department’s Records Department. He also served in many roles in the Clarkstown PBA.

He retired from the Clarkstown Police Department in January of 2020 when he was appointed as the Chief Criminal Investigator of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. He oversees approximately 30 investigators and support staff and acts as the liaison to all outside police agencies to ensure the District Attorney’s Office is working effectively and efficiently with its partners.

Chief Walker served honorably in the United States Navy for 26 years retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

Photo by Rockland County District Attorney’s Office

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