Fort Hamilton Hospital is dedicating a 25-foot public safety memorial flagpole in honor of fallen Hamilton firefighter Patrick Wolterman, as well as all Butler County fire, EMS and law enforcement officers, living and deceased.
The ceremony is set to take place at 2 p.m. Sept. 7 near the emergency department ambulance entrance of the hospital, 630 Eaton Ave.
Wolterman died on Dec. 28, 2015, from injuries sustained while fighting a house fire, which investigators later determined it was arson.
Fort Hamilton staff members who cared for Wolterman before his death decided to honor him and all first responders with a Public Safety Memorial Flagpole. Staff raised money for the tribute and several community partners contributed to the memorial’s construction.
The ceremony is set to include the Hamilton Fire Honor Guard, representatives of other Butler County police and fire agencies, and local community leaders.
The public is invited to attend.