The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company had the honor of transporting the remains of Ralph Himes on his last response on Engine 68-6, former Mont Clare Engine 55-1 and Black Rock Engine 99-1. He was a member of Mont Clare Fire Company where he held numerous positions including Chief. In 1972, at the age of 24, he began a lifelong career as a paid firefighter for West End Fire Company of Phoenixville, retiring in 2007 with 35 years of service. He was also a life member of West End Fire Company, Friendship Fire Company, Liberty Steam Fire Company (Spring City), and Valley Forge Fire Company.
The procession originated at the Kimberton Fire Company and traveled through Schuylkill Township, the Brough of Phoenixville, and Upper Providence Township.
