John Buranich III

Honoring Firefighter John Buranich 50th Anniversary Remembrance and Park Dedication Saturday, November 7, 2026

Edgely Fire Company invites family, friends, fellow firefighters, and members of the community to join in a morning of prayer and remembrance honoring Firefighter John Buranich, who died in the line of duty on November 10, 1976.

John passed away while still hospitalized, 110 days after being involved in an automobile accident on Kenwood Drive while responding to a house fire. Fifty years later, we gather to honor his service, remember his sacrifice, and support the Buranich family.

Schedule of Events

9:45 a.m. — Firefighter and Apparatus Assembly Firefighters and fire apparatus will assemble in the parking lot of St. Ephrem Church, 5340 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA.

10:00 a.m. — Procession and Graveside Service Firefighters will proceed to Resurrection Cemetery for a brief graveside service.

10:15 a.m. — Family and friends will proceed to the playground behind the former John Fitch Elementary School, near Greenbrook Drive and Scholar Lane. The closest address is 135 Greenbrook Drive. Please Park along the side of the road, leaving adequate room for fire apparatus.

10:15 a.m. — Firefighters will proceed to 42 Greenbrook Drive. Those able to participate in the march will assemble there and march to the playground.

10:30 a.m. — Park Dedication Ceremony A brief ceremony will take place at the playground to dedicate the park in John’s honor.

10:40 a.m. — Family, friends, and firefighters will proceed to Edgely Fire Company.

10:55 a.m. — The morning will conclude with a memorial and closing ceremony at Edgely Fire Company.

Fire Service Attire: Class A uniform or equivalent appropriate attire.

All are encouraged to join us in honoring John’s memory and standing alongside the Buranich family.