LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – On Tuesday, November 25, the life of Samir P. Ashmar, 51, was celebrated at the Bethany Church in Wescosville.  Sam passed away in the evening of Thursday, Novermber 20, after responding the a medical assist call earlier in the day.

Many family, friends and firefighters gathered at the church early on Tuesday.  Respects were paid to the deceased and family prior to the service beginning at 11:00 AM.  An honor guard escorted Sam into the Church where family and friends told stories and memories to those gathered.  Stories of friendship, dedication and fun were shared by both colleagues and family members.  All of the stories shared one thing in common, Sam was a fun-loving man who was dedicated to his family, his faith and his community.

After the service in the Church, Ashmar’s body was once again led by an honor guard to the front of the building where Engine 5612 was waiting to transport him to the final resting place.  Bagpipes were played while the casket was loaded onto the hosebed.  A procession left the Church and headed to Station 56.  The Engine traveled through the station one last time with Sam aboard.  The procession then continued to the cemetery. Bagpipes were once again played and Samir’s body was laid to rest.

A luncheon was hosted for all to attend at the Goodwill Fire Company in Trexlertown where friends could share stories with each other.

Samir Ashmar joined the fire service in 1982 and served with the Lower Macungie Twp. Fire Department and the Goodwill Fire Company in Trexlertown before joining the Upper Macungie Township Fire Company where he served as Fire Marshal 5604.  Ashmar also served as a supervisor for Upper Macungie Township and was employed in the banking indsutry.

The entire gallery from the service

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