It is with deepest sympathy that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary announce the passing of our Past Chief B. Kennedy Abell Jr. Kennedy recently celebrated his 77th year as a member of the department and over his many years of service held every leadership and operational position in the department. He served as President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association in 1960 and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1987. He attended the Maryland State Firemen’s Association every year since 1949 and always looked forward to Ocean City. On October 12, 2020, the department dedicated the new Squad 1 in his name. A regular at visiting the station, he will be greatly missed and his dedication to the fire service will never be forgotten.

Arrangement for Kennedy’s life celebration will be announced at a later date.