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Mass. firefighters pass helmet around state to support retired colleague with ALS

Dale Melanson’s helmet has visited more than two dozen departments so far

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Photo/Hingham Firefighters Local 2398

By Leila Merrill
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PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Firefighters throughout the state are taking part in a fundraiser to help retired Plymouth firefighter Dale Melanson battle ALS, a neurological disease.

They are sending his helmet around the state, signing it as a show of support and donating toward his medical bills.

CBS News reported Friday that Melanson’s helmet has visited 27 fire departments and counting.

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Follow the Plymouth Fire Relief Association to see more photos of the novel effort.

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