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Hero's children, An excited Jamie Fikis, 6, and his 8-year-old sister, Kristin, carry Ontario Medal for Firefighter's Bravery and citation honoring th(...)
Hero's children, An excited Jamie Fikis, 6, and his 8-year-old sister, Kristin, carry Ontario Medal for Firefighter's Bravery and citation honoring th(...)

Hero's children, An excited Jamie Fikis, 6, and his 8-year-old sister, Kristin, carry Ontario Medal for Firefighter's Bravery and citation honoring th(...)

Date5/14/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hero's children; An excited Jamie Fikis; 6; and his 8-year-old sister; Kristin; carry Ontario Medal for Firefighter's Bravery and citation honoring their father; Michael Charles Fikis; a Thunder Bay fireman who died in March.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0020052F
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