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Dale Pekel
10/8/2012
Great Tribute! - Rest in Peace Brother and may God bless and watch over all his family and friends.
Your legacy will live on forever Doc - Thanks for the inspiration you gave me and so many others!!!
- Dale G. Pekel
10/8/2012
Great Tribute! - Rest in Peace Brother and may God bless and watch over all his family and friends.
Your legacy will live on forever Doc - Thanks for the inspiration you gave me and so many others!!!
- Dale G. Pekel
Fitchburg
8/13/2012
Gone but not forgotten, R.I.P Brother!
8/13/2012
Gone but not forgotten, R.I.P Brother!
Chris
8/13/2012
I'm still very sad after zaffdoc's passing. I really enjoyed watching his videos before I even had a youtube channel, I remember when I subbed to him and he said thanks for subscribing to him, I would love to say to zaffdoc your very welcome I really enjoy watching your videos. Although theres not going to be new videos I'll always remember you. I would also love to say is thanks watching my videos and I hoped you enjoyed them. RIP Zaffdoc. Hope you are having fun driving firetrucks in heaven. Chris Danroth aka Firepoliceambulance
8/13/2012
I'm still very sad after zaffdoc's passing. I really enjoyed watching his videos before I even had a youtube channel, I remember when I subbed to him and he said thanks for subscribing to him, I would love to say to zaffdoc your very welcome I really enjoy watching your videos. Although theres not going to be new videos I'll always remember you. I would also love to say is thanks watching my videos and I hoped you enjoyed them. RIP Zaffdoc. Hope you are having fun driving firetrucks in heaven. Chris Danroth aka Firepoliceambulance
Eric
7/19/2012
Honest To God Norm Doc Zaffater known as Zaffdoc taught me alot me and him met back on youtube in 08 he was a good man i will not ever forget what he taught me he taught me alot about trucks Im sure he is up in heaven right now smiling and driving a fire truck with a federal q and whelen siren.We will never forget you doc.
7/19/2012
Honest To God Norm Doc Zaffater known as Zaffdoc taught me alot me and him met back on youtube in 08 he was a good man i will not ever forget what he taught me he taught me alot about trucks Im sure he is up in heaven right now smiling and driving a fire truck with a federal q and whelen siren.We will never forget you doc.
ericthesoldier
7/18/2012
I didnt also know zaffdoc at all but he was a good man i just found out he died he was a hell of a fireman and now as his body retires from Shreveport FD to Heaven FD where i am sure that Chief chairman fire department God and son supervisor deputy chief Jesus got him relaxing where he is driving American la france's,Monarch's,Gladiators and Ferrara fire trucks rest in peace zaffdoc sign eric the soldier j.Coleman Jr.20:02 hours. *salutes*
7/18/2012
I didnt also know zaffdoc at all but he was a good man i just found out he died he was a hell of a fireman and now as his body retires from Shreveport FD to Heaven FD where i am sure that Chief chairman fire department God and son supervisor deputy chief Jesus got him relaxing where he is driving American la france's,Monarch's,Gladiators and Ferrara fire trucks rest in peace zaffdoc sign eric the soldier j.Coleman Jr.20:02 hours. *salutes*
Michael
7/3/2012
I found myself lost of words after finding Doc had gone to the Big Fire House. I never met Doc, but his videos always made remember my days in the fire service. Gob speed Doc you were one in a Million...
7/3/2012
I found myself lost of words after finding Doc had gone to the Big Fire House. I never met Doc, but his videos always made remember my days in the fire service. Gob speed Doc you were one in a Million...
gpghosts
5/17/2012
I never meet doc but i did email him a few times. i cried after watching this. i just hope when i leave this earth friends in my city do the same
5/17/2012
I never meet doc but i did email him a few times. i cried after watching this. i just hope when i leave this earth friends in my city do the same
Chris
5/10/2012
Your videos have been very educational for me and I will truly miss them. I started watching them when I was 7 years old. Thank you.
5/10/2012
Your videos have been very educational for me and I will truly miss them. I started watching them when I was 7 years old. Thank you.
rjtoc2
4/22/2012
I did not know Doc personally but his videos have been so entertaining for me to watch. He video'ed the fire service during what I believe was it's peak. Thank you for letting me relive all the memories of the great fires and aspects of fire service of yesterday - American LaFrance, 3/4 boots, and Detroit Diesel-powered fire apparatus.
Thanks again, Doc. Rest in Peace, Brother.
4/22/2012
I did not know Doc personally but his videos have been so entertaining for me to watch. He video'ed the fire service during what I believe was it's peak. Thank you for letting me relive all the memories of the great fires and aspects of fire service of yesterday - American LaFrance, 3/4 boots, and Detroit Diesel-powered fire apparatus.
Thanks again, Doc. Rest in Peace, Brother.
Centex350z
4/17/2012
This is so sad. I didn't know Doc, but we were at some of the same places at the same time. I met him here on YouTube and was fortunate enough to correspond a few times. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed and always remembered. My condolences to your family, friends, and co-workers.
4/17/2012
This is so sad. I didn't know Doc, but we were at some of the same places at the same time. I met him here on YouTube and was fortunate enough to correspond a few times. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed and always remembered. My condolences to your family, friends, and co-workers.
Ricky
4/15/2012
wow im lost for words.a real good freind,along with the whole crew of the signal 51 group.me and brandi miss all you guys i had bought a 1979 ward lafrance that i had restored in memory of 9/11/01 i gave it the name spirit of 9/11.doc seen it and feel in love with it.she also was in honor of the signal 51 group and was in one of the martigra parades. im so sorry i didnt find out about doc,s passing until the day of his funeral.i lost a true freind we always talked by email sense we moved to jonesboro la.i must have cried all day long when i found out we love you doc and miss you very much you will forever be in me and brandi,s heart RIP doc.and the signal 51 group will continue in your honor god bless rick and brandi
4/15/2012
wow im lost for words.a real good freind,along with the whole crew of the signal 51 group.me and brandi miss all you guys i had bought a 1979 ward lafrance that i had restored in memory of 9/11/01 i gave it the name spirit of 9/11.doc seen it and feel in love with it.she also was in honor of the signal 51 group and was in one of the martigra parades. im so sorry i didnt find out about doc,s passing until the day of his funeral.i lost a true freind we always talked by email sense we moved to jonesboro la.i must have cried all day long when i found out we love you doc and miss you very much you will forever be in me and brandi,s heart RIP doc.and the signal 51 group will continue in your honor god bless rick and brandi
Berend
4/15/2012
I am shocked by the news that Doc is no longer with us. I did not know him personally because I am from overseas (The Netherlands). Sometimes I spoke with him on Skype and then we saw each other, even though we never met it always felt good. His warmth for the firefighter and rescuer people will always be an example for others. Doc I will miss you RIP. To his family we wish all the power and strength for this great loss. Berend and Jolanda Schulte (Wormer The Netherlands.
4/15/2012
I am shocked by the news that Doc is no longer with us. I did not know him personally because I am from overseas (The Netherlands). Sometimes I spoke with him on Skype and then we saw each other, even though we never met it always felt good. His warmth for the firefighter and rescuer people will always be an example for others. Doc I will miss you RIP. To his family we wish all the power and strength for this great loss. Berend and Jolanda Schulte (Wormer The Netherlands.
cdffirefighter
4/15/2012
rip gone but not forgotten brother
4/15/2012
rip gone but not forgotten brother
fireman050
4/14/2012
dang i was just thinking about why i havent seen one of his vids any lately r.i.p doc
4/14/2012
dang i was just thinking about why i havent seen one of his vids any lately r.i.p doc
Norman
4/13/2012
Attached is a linked which refers to the Major League relief pitcher, Al Hrabowsky, who I talked about at my Dad's funeral. I thought you guys may want to see this. I miss you and love you, dad http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/677898-mlb-power-rankings-the-50-strangest-superstitionsrituals-in-baseball-history/page/18
4/13/2012
Attached is a linked which refers to the Major League relief pitcher, Al Hrabowsky, who I talked about at my Dad's funeral. I thought you guys may want to see this. I miss you and love you, dad http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/677898-mlb-power-rankings-the-50-strangest-superstitionsrituals-in-baseball-history/page/18
Barbara
4/10/2012
I never met Doc in person, but his videos shaped my current love of fire buffing. His were the first I watched, and as my husband was born in Shreveport I was especially intrigued by Doc's work.
To his loving family, there are thousand of us all around the USA who will remember your Dad through his wonderful videos. I pray that the Lord will hold you close in this time of pain. I hope that knowing many many prayers are being said for Doc and for you will help ease your pain a little.
He will live on in your hearts and our memories. Thanks for sharing him with us.
4/10/2012
I never met Doc in person, but his videos shaped my current love of fire buffing. His were the first I watched, and as my husband was born in Shreveport I was especially intrigued by Doc's work.
To his loving family, there are thousand of us all around the USA who will remember your Dad through his wonderful videos. I pray that the Lord will hold you close in this time of pain. I hope that knowing many many prayers are being said for Doc and for you will help ease your pain a little.
He will live on in your hearts and our memories. Thanks for sharing him with us.
Julie
4/8/2012
My Dad taught us to have great respect for the fireman and all first responders. Every time I hear a siren or see a firetruck pass by, I think of my Dad and now I will think of it as a sign from him when I see and/or hear them. He has already sent us so many signs this past week. Just yesterday, my brother-in-law was walking in his neighborhood early in the morning - no one was out and no vehicles were on the road, but he came upon a child's firetruck with the number 9 on it. Station 9 is on St. Vincent Ave., the same street that the cemetary is on. A definite sign. If anyone can figure out how to communicate with us from Heaven, it will definitely be my Dad. Daddy, I miss you so much and I love you so much.
4/8/2012
My Dad taught us to have great respect for the fireman and all first responders. Every time I hear a siren or see a firetruck pass by, I think of my Dad and now I will think of it as a sign from him when I see and/or hear them. He has already sent us so many signs this past week. Just yesterday, my brother-in-law was walking in his neighborhood early in the morning - no one was out and no vehicles were on the road, but he came upon a child's firetruck with the number 9 on it. Station 9 is on St. Vincent Ave., the same street that the cemetary is on. A definite sign. If anyone can figure out how to communicate with us from Heaven, it will definitely be my Dad. Daddy, I miss you so much and I love you so much.
Paula Zaffater Prevot
4/6/2012
I want my Daddy back!!!!
4/6/2012
I want my Daddy back!!!!
mikezupet
4/6/2012
wow very very sad
4/6/2012
wow very very sad
ProudVolunteer19
4/6/2012
I couldn't believe it when I saw this. Never got the chance to meet you, but always appreciated your videos. Please watch over all firefighters while you're up there. R.I.P. Doc
4/6/2012
I couldn't believe it when I saw this. Never got the chance to meet you, but always appreciated your videos. Please watch over all firefighters while you're up there. R.I.P. Doc
firepoliceambulance
4/5/2012
R.I.P Doc. Your videos made history. we will always remember you
4/5/2012
R.I.P Doc. Your videos made history. we will always remember you
century288
4/5/2012
R.I.P Doc
4/5/2012
R.I.P Doc
Peter
4/5/2012
Just An Awesome Man
4/5/2012
Just An Awesome Man
J
4/5/2012
The original "Dixie Garden #9 Crew" will miss you!
4/5/2012
The original "Dixie Garden #9 Crew" will miss you!
Rashod
4/4/2012
Doc you will be missed i didnt know you in person but i remember those many fufilful chats we had on Youtube. when first heard about youtube your videos were and still are the best of the best. When i would be bored at home on a sunday afternoon i would listen and watch the Fire engines that you uploaded responding to Calls with Federal Q's blarinng and Air horns pounding. You made a big smile come across my face every time DOC!! Every TIME!!!
4/4/2012
Doc you will be missed i didnt know you in person but i remember those many fufilful chats we had on Youtube. when first heard about youtube your videos were and still are the best of the best. When i would be bored at home on a sunday afternoon i would listen and watch the Fire engines that you uploaded responding to Calls with Federal Q's blarinng and Air horns pounding. You made a big smile come across my face every time DOC!! Every TIME!!!
morristownfdfan4
4/4/2012
R.I.P
4/4/2012
R.I.P
Martintheman16
4/4/2012
Doc past away? R.I.P Doc I really enjoyed your videos :'( We all know you will be missed by many people
:/ He was a great guy. If I asked about something in his videos, he would have the answer right away.
4/4/2012
Doc past away? R.I.P Doc I really enjoyed your videos :'( We all know you will be missed by many people
:/ He was a great guy. If I asked about something in his videos, he would have the answer right away.
ChathamFireDeptfan
4/4/2012
R.I.P
4/4/2012
R.I.P
skateboardrider100
4/4/2012
another brother firefighter is down you helped us out when we were down now its time to help you out doc. r.i.p we will miss you doc!
4/4/2012
another brother firefighter is down you helped us out when we were down now its time to help you out doc. r.i.p we will miss you doc!
Philipp
4/3/2012
I never knew Doc personally, but I heard many good things about him. Its tragic to hear about his passing. He did many great things for the Fire Fighting Community. I know you will look upon all of us in the "Great Firehouse in the Sky." Rest in peace Norman "Doc" Zaffater -May God Be With You The Whole Way-
4/3/2012
I never knew Doc personally, but I heard many good things about him. Its tragic to hear about his passing. He did many great things for the Fire Fighting Community. I know you will look upon all of us in the "Great Firehouse in the Sky." Rest in peace Norman "Doc" Zaffater -May God Be With You The Whole Way-
Mike
4/3/2012
Doc, I remember when we responded to the big fire on (Youree Drive/Ockley Drive) early one morning and I told you I was responding on air you said,"little buddy respond and stage at the corner of Ockley Drive with the rehab unit 51 and get the coffee going"! I laughed and did as our Pesident asked for. After about four hours of water our Shreveport Firefighers used to put out the fire. I got out and saw the canteen was standing in two feet of water. I later told him, we might have to have a watercraft canteen !!!!!! I can't wait to see you at that "Big Firehouse in the Sky"!!!!!
4/3/2012
Doc, I remember when we responded to the big fire on (Youree Drive/Ockley Drive) early one morning and I told you I was responding on air you said,"little buddy respond and stage at the corner of Ockley Drive with the rehab unit 51 and get the coffee going"! I laughed and did as our Pesident asked for. After about four hours of water our Shreveport Firefighers used to put out the fire. I got out and saw the canteen was standing in two feet of water. I later told him, we might have to have a watercraft canteen !!!!!! I can't wait to see you at that "Big Firehouse in the Sky"!!!!!
Sam
4/3/2012
Doc was a great man and will be missed very much.
4/3/2012
Doc was a great man and will be missed very much.
Jack
4/2/2012
Us firemen run on the soul spirit of those who watch us .. Us firemen get our motovation by seeing how our actions change a persons life! 79years of keeping the motovation of firemen up! ... He was a true hero to many and a peer to many as well!
**after following his channel for a very long time it hurts to say goodbye .. its kinda like saying goodbye to a long lost brother.**
Goodbye my friend I never met, hope to meet you on the other side!
4/2/2012
Us firemen run on the soul spirit of those who watch us .. Us firemen get our motovation by seeing how our actions change a persons life! 79years of keeping the motovation of firemen up! ... He was a true hero to many and a peer to many as well!
**after following his channel for a very long time it hurts to say goodbye .. its kinda like saying goodbye to a long lost brother.**
Goodbye my friend I never met, hope to meet you on the other side!
MesaCountyFireRescue
4/2/2012
Rest in Peace Doc!
You will be missed! Not only by your friends and family but those who knew you through youtube.
Great Person, Great Videos, Great person in fire history certainly here on youtube. Those who havent seen your videos are missing out! Well Miss you Doc
4/2/2012
Rest in Peace Doc!
You will be missed! Not only by your friends and family but those who knew you through youtube.
Great Person, Great Videos, Great person in fire history certainly here on youtube. Those who havent seen your videos are missing out! Well Miss you Doc
Emtfirefighter4life1
4/2/2012
Very sad to take this in. Just remember he is in a better place. #Respect
4/2/2012
Very sad to take this in. Just remember he is in a better place. #Respect
301WhiteHall
4/2/2012
It hurt to see this is my feed today...I have had multiple long talks with Doc on here and was one of the nicest guys I've ever talked to over YouTube. I could sit down and talk to him hours on end and would always keep the converstation going.
RIP Doc. Keep those videos going up in the big house! I'll never forget the conversations we've had.
4/2/2012
It hurt to see this is my feed today...I have had multiple long talks with Doc on here and was one of the nicest guys I've ever talked to over YouTube. I could sit down and talk to him hours on end and would always keep the converstation going.
RIP Doc. Keep those videos going up in the big house! I'll never forget the conversations we've had.
sfdtruck22
4/2/2012
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HFD97FIRE2
4/2/2012
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