Fire Department Mourns Line of Duty Death
		The Firefighter's Prayer When I am called to duty, God Wherever flames may rage Give me strength to save a life Whatever be its age. Let me embrace a little child Before it is too late, Or save an older person from The horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert And to hear the weakest shout, And quickly and efficiently To put the fire out. I want to fill my calling To give the best in me To guard my friend and neighbor And protect their property. And, if according to your will I must answer my final call, Bless with your protecting hand My family, one and all.

	Captain Mark F. McCormack August 22, 1968 ~ February 13, 2005
	A Full Honors Procession and Memorial was held on Saturday, February 19, 2005, for fallen Santa Clara County Fire Captain Mark F. McCormack, who was tragically killed Sunday, February 13, 2005, when he came into contact with an energized electrical wire while fighting a four-alarm house fire in Los Gatos.
	Left: Pipe and Drum Corps. Right: Honor Guard furling the flag.
	Left: Sounding the bell. Right: Santa Clara County FF/E Alex Valcazar sounds Taps.
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	Memorial Photos: Chris Harrington
	We invite you to view and sign a Guest Book as a tribute to fallen hero Mark "Mac" McCormack. (Powered by Legacy.com & The San Jose Mercury News.) In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to: Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation Bank of the West * In Memory of Mark F. McCormack Mark F. McCormack Memorial Fund 665 3rd Street, Suite #345 Account #017-012-286 San Francisco, CA 94107 2395 Winchester Blvd.   Campbell, CA 95008 * Donations can be mailed to this branch or any Bank of the West branch in your area. Please reference the account number on your check to ensure that your donation is posted to the correct account.