Fort Pierre, South Dakota Firefighters To Thank Friend With Fireworks

Some Fort Pierre firefighters are preparing to thank a longtime supporter with New Year's Eve fireworks.
Dec. 27, 2004
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Some Fort Pierre firefighters are preparing to thank a longtime supporter with New Year's Eve fireworks.

The department will hold a simple display outside St. John's Catholic Church Friday night for Father Dale Kutil, a parish priest who is battling cancer.

Fort Pierre Fire Chief Carl Rathbun said Kutil has become the department's unofficial chaplain and is a good friend to the crew.

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