A 65-year veteran of the North Bellmore Fire Department will be honored at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center’s annual Badge of Courage Celebration on Oct. 18. Allen Walther, of North Bellmore, who served as chief and commissioner during his tenure, will be inducted into the museum’s Wall of Fame for his contributions to the museum and the local fire service.
Walther died on June 3, a day after his 63rd wedding anniversary. He was 83. Each year, the museum honors community members for their efforts, and their support of fire safety, prevention and education. Walther’s addition to the Wall of Fame is particularly fitting since he headed the museum’s restoration committee when it first opened, and restored many of the pieces now on display himself.