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The granddaughter of Lieutenant Charles J. Horner, Blaze, recently donated the 70+ year old fire turncoat of her grandfather along with several historical photographs to the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River.
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Lieutenant Horner served at Essex Fire Station #7 which was housed in the building that the Heritage Society currently occupies.
Horner also served as Captain at Station #7 for a short while before passing in 1966.
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![horner-portrait](https://www.essexmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/horner-portrait.jpg)
Donations like Blaze’s help preserve the rich legacy of Essex’s citizens and protectors.