LSC1 Julian S. Wise

LSC1 Julian S. Wise

Julian Stanley Wise founded the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew in 1928. Wise had witnessed a drowning in the Roanoke River as a child. This incident greatly impacted his life, resulting in the formation of the first volunteer rescue squad in the country. Wise remained involved with the crew as captain and president for more than 50 years.

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Roanoke Public Libraries

Circa 1930

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