But no matter what Russell Sears was called he will be remembered for his bigger than life smile and making everyone feel like a friend.
For 73 years, he volunteered at the West Annapolis Volunteer Fire Company 40, first at its Melvin Avenue station and, later, at the Jennifer Road site, near the hospital. He also was a 48-year volunteer with the Maryland State Police.
"No one knew the Annapolis barracks better than he, including the commanders," said 1st Sgt. David Sharp of Berlin. "He was a huge help to me and always supportive."
Sears, 88, died on...
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I love you uncle russell - 2010-02-20 19:33:42
Uncle Russell and Aunt Hazel were so kind to my mom Jane Saxon Uncle russell loved my mom so very much as my mom loved him like a brother she told me.Uncle Russell was the youngest of the boys and the oldest was my Grand Daddy Sears. Uncle russ use to tell me about my Grand father as I never had a chance to meet him. But I know My mother missed her dad so very much he was her sun moon and air. But I think having Uncle Russell around kind of reminded my mother of her daddy and it made their relationship much more important to both of them. Love you aunt hazle and I will miss uncle russell. Tricounty k-9 Search Dogs
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"unc" - 2010-02-20 12:45:22
i have known unc since i was to young to remember. unc was a great man always smiled no matter what was going on in his life. i will miss you unc. thank you for all that you did.
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Another good man gone - 2010-02-20 08:50:33
I remember one incident when I was a volunteer at 40 on Jennifer Road; I was on the apron scrubbing lengths of hose and Russ came out; when he did, an inmate at the Detention Center yelled "Hey, stupid!", and Russell - without missing a beat, yelled back "If I'm so stupid how come I'm out here and you're in there!?" I just chuckled, Russell muttered something under his breath and the inmate left the window. Still makes me chuckle remembering that exchange.
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