A red plaque has been unveiled in memory of firefighter Ewan Williamson who died while tackling a fire at the Balmoral Bar in Dalry Road on 12 July 2009.
The red plaque scheme is run by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and aims to honour firefighters killed in the line of duty. It is funded solely from proceeds of the Firefighters 100 Lottery.
Denise Christie, regional secretary of the FBU in Scotland, said: “Ewan made the ultimate sacrifice while keeping his community safe. It will be an honour to unveil the plaque with his family there. I am sure it will bring them great comfort to know that nine years after his death that he is very much remembered. Ewan’s family and friends will be in all of our thoughts on this anniversary.”
Mr Williamson was responding to a fire at the Balmoral Bar when the floor of the burning building collapsed.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
