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Founded as the David Campbell Memorial and Medal Fund on June 21, 1913, the David Campbell Memorial Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Fire Chief David Campbell and the 35 other Portland firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty.  The Campbell Memorial Trustees have maintained the David Campbell Monument, located at W Burnside and 18th, since it was completed in 1928.  The Trustees are currently guiding design, fundraising and construction efforts to build the new Campbell Memorial, which will be located at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge.


Campbell Memorial Association Trustees
Peter Linsky, President
John Klum, Secretary/Treasurer
Worth Caldwell, Trustee
Paul Corah, Trustee
Terry Shanley, Trustee
David Marshall, Trustee

 

 

Memorial Vision

The Campbell Memorial is currently located at the corner of NW 18th and Burnside and is maintained by the David Campbell Memorial Association. Constructed in 1928, the memorial is named after Fire Chief David Campbel Read more...


All donors will be provided with an acknowledgment of their tax-deductible contribution for their tax records.

History of David Campbell

Learn more about beloved Fire Chief David Campbell, who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Portland on June 26, 1911. Read more...

The Union Oil Fire

On June 26, 1911, an alarm came in from E. Salmon and Water Street shortly after 7:45 a.m. An oil pump at the Union Oil distributing plant had thrown a spark, igniting gas accumulated in its motor pit.
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