Timothy Kyle Southern passed away in a collision on Friday afternoon when the ambulance he was driving crossed the centerline of Route 20 in Buckingham County and collided with a cement truck. Southern was driving an ambulance for Priority Ambulance and transporting a patient at the time of the collision. The patient, 82 year old Howard L. Watson, died later that day at the UVA Medical Center from injuries sustained in the collision.

The other EMT in the ambulance, Heath Davis, was injured in the collision.

Timothy, 21 of Waynesboro, graduated from Waynesboro High School in 2008 and volunteered at the Waynesboro First Aid Crew.

Links:

• Accident victim’s passion for rescue work recalled 
• Virginia EMT Killed in Ambulance Crash

Obituary:

WAYNESBORO — Timothy “Kyle” Southern, 21, of Waynesboro, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Buckingham County, while doing what he loved — transporting patients.

He was born June 28, 1990 in Charlottesville, a son of Tim and Beckie (Tomlin) Southern of Waynesboro.

Kyle, also known as “Bubby,” was a driver and EMT for Priority Patient Transport and a volunteer EMT with the Waynesboro First Aid Crew for the past four years.He also was an employee of Eastside Speedway. He was a Mason and a member of Lee Lodge 209 and a Shriner. He had memberships also in the ANNMOS Shrine Center, Richmond, and the ACCA Shriners and the ACCA Hillbilly Unit at Waynesboro. An Eagle Scout, he was an active member of Troop 73 of Waynesboro and a member of the Order of the Arrow.

Kyle loved hunting, fishing and swimming. He also enjoyed playing video games with his friends, and hangin’ out with “The Wolfpack.” He befriended all he met, and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his sister, Trisha Southern; his very special nephew, Bryce Southern; paternal grandparents Louis and Connie Southern and maternal grandparents Harry and Nancy Tomlin, all of Waynesboro; Uncle Troy Southern and friend Ron of Waynesboro; aunts: Diana Tomlin, Tammy Serrett and husband Andrew, Phyllis “Foo-Foo” Davis and Jean Templeton, all of Waynesboro, Rose Snyder of Ivy and Cindy Jarratt of Charlottesville.

Also surviving are his cousins: Sara Anne, Samuel, Ryan, Mandy and husband Terrence, Jaylin, Brooklyn, Bradley, Jacob and Miranda; his extended family: G.W. and Tish Fitzgerald and their children, Ryan Fitzgerald and Alyssa Davis; and many special friends, including: Eric Holmes, Sarah Merriken, Heath Davis, Thomas Stevens, Brad Moser and many more.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at Augusta Memorial Park by the Rev. Stanley Belcher. Lee Lodge 209 will conduct Masonic Rites at the cemetery.

The honor guard will be provided by the Waynesboro First Aid Crew.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at McDow Funeral Home, and other times at the residence of his grandmother, Connie Southern, 645 N. Bath Avenue, Waynesboro.

The family would like to thank the community for their support during this difficult time, especially the WFAC “family.”

Those wishing may make memorial contributions to either the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, 201 W. Broad St., Waynesboro, VA 22980; or, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Transportation Fund, c/o ACCA Shrine Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave., Richmond, VA 23227.

Condolences may be expressed online atwww.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.

Previous coverage here

Viewing Wednesday October 26th from 6PM to 8PM at Everly Funeral Home 10565 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22030

Funeral Thursday October 27th at 10AM Greater Little Zion Baptist Church 10185 Zion Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032

Interment following service at Quantico National Cemetery on Joplin Rd. in Triangle, VA

Fairfax County Firefighter Horace Christopher “Chris” “Teddy” Pendergrass, passed away suddenly on October 22, 2011. Beloved son of James H. Pendergrass and the late Jestine Adams Pendergrass. Loving father of Christian Aniece Adams, Tierra Janiece Pendergrass and Horace Christopher Pendergrass, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Ahmare Antwan Adams.. Dear brother of Natalie Gravette, Robin Gail Pendergrass, Jessica Lynn Jones and Donnell Adams (Eve). The family will receive friends at the EVERLY FUNERAL HOME, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 6 until 8 PM. Funeral services with honors will be held on Thursday, October 27 at 10 AM at Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax, VA. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Firefighters Fund of Fairfax County, PO Box 401, Fairfax, VA 22038-0401 or Prince of Peace Church, 1543 Summit Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704

SERVICES

Visitation

Wednesday October 26, 2011
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
*Everly Funeral Home
10565 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-1110

Funeral Service

Thursday October 27, 2011
10:00 AM
*Greater Little Zion Baptist Church
10185 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 764-9111

*Parking details will be provided at a later time.

The Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department regrets to announce the line of duty death of Firefighter Horace C. (“Chris”) Pendergrass. Firefighter Pendergrass, a 20+ year veteran of the department and a US Army veteran, assigned to Fire Station 41 on B-Shift, apparently died in his sleep and was discovered this morning by his coworkers after shift change. He was 49 years old and he is survived by his father, sister, and 3 adult children. Next of kin have been notified and funeral arrangements will be announced as they are formalized. The cause of death is under investigation.

Firefighter Horace "Chris" Pendergrass

Firefighter Pendergrass honorably served the citizens and visitors of Fairfax County consistent with the highest traditions of the fire service. He will be deeply missed.

Horace was also known as “Teddy” to his brother and sister firefighters.

Updated with message from IAFF Local 2068:

The leadership of Local 2068 regrets to announce the death of active Firefighter Horace (Chris) Pendergrass of Fire Station 41, B-shift. Brother Pendergrass was found deceased after shift change at Fire Station 41 this morning. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and co-workers of Brother Pendergrass.

At this time, all needs are being met and appropriate representatives from Local 2068, the FRD and FiRST are at Fire Station 41 and will make any requests for assistance known. Family and his family at 41 appreciate the outpouring of support and are requesting no calls at this time.

Links:

• Fairfax IAFF Local 2068 (FairfaxFirefighters.org)
• FF Pendergrass Memorial Page
• Sign the guestbook for FF Pendergrass
• Fairfax County Fire & Rescue
• STATter911.com coverage

More information and arrangements will be updated when it comes in

Paramedic/Firefighter David Palmer was laid to rest yesterday. His funeral was attended by family, friends, and co-workers. The funeral procession was led by one of Roanoke’s Medic Units, and numerous other ambulances were among the vehicles in the procession. Carilion’s Lifeguard 10 did a flyover at the cemetery.

I imagine it was just as Dave would have wanted it.

Photo by Drew Abel

Captain Chad Riddleberger and Deputy Chief Billy Altman both spoke on their long-time friendships with Dave and shared many stories that embraced who Dave was and the mark he left behind.

Dave was a huge asset to EMS in the Roanoke area. He was a preceptor, coworker, and friend to many. He will be remembered for his friendliness, his ability to share and stell stories, and his knowledge in the EMS field.

Previous Coverage of David Palmer’s death is here

Roanoke Times: Longtime Roanoke firefighter David Palmer ‘has answered his last call’

The photos below are by Roanoke Firefighter/Paramedic Drew Abel

David Palmer passed away on June 10, 2011 after a battle with cancer. Dave’s last assignment was at Station 3 B-shift. He was a leading authority on Paramedicine within the City and a long-time preceptor. He began his career with Roanoke EMS when it was formed in the mid-1980′s. He later became a firefighter when Roanoke EMS merged with the Roanoke Fire Department. His career spanned 26 years with Roanoke 10 years in EMS prior.

He was a devoted father, friend, husband, and much more. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Palmer’s death is expected to be a Virginia LODD as well as IAFF LODD.

Arrangements:

Visitation will be held Sunday June 12th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Oakey’s North Chapel on Peters Creek Road.

The funeral will be held at Life Church Assembly of God at 2pm on Monday June 13th. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

Fire-EMS Department personnel are asked to wear Class A uniforms.

Obituary:

David Palmer, REMT-P, 54, of Roanoke, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 10, 2011. He was predeceased by his father, William E. Palmer, stepfather, William F. Greenway Sr., mother-in-law, Evelyn Thornton Brickey and stepsister, Sherry Woolard. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jean (B.J.) Palmer’ his children, Michael and Kathryn of the home; mother, Betty Semones Palmer Greenway; brothers, William A (Vicki) Palmer of Roanoke, Daniel R. (Nancy) Palmer of Richmond; stepbrother, William F. Greenway, Jr., of Florida; father-in-law, Bill Brickey of Salem; brother-in-law, Darryl (Beth) Brickey of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Dana M. (Jim) George, of Roanoke; special “sister”, Susan (Curtis) Welch and their daughter, Brooke of Vinton; nephews and nieces, Zach and Drew Palmer, Jessica and Rachel Brickey, Marie, Laurie, Allison, Mac and Zac George; great-niece, Kierra Thomas.

Firefighter/Paramedic David Palmer

Dave’s 36 year EMS career included 26 years as a paramedic/firefighter with the Roanoke City Fire/EMS, he was a preceptor with the Jefferson College of Health Sciences and Carilion Clinic Patient Transport; he was an ACIS, PALS, and PHILS instructor. He served as Clubmaster of Pack 472 in Cloverdale, Assistant Scoutmaster of pack 136 in Bonsack, and Scoutmaster of Special needs Troop 238 in Roanoke. David was a lay leader and member of the choir and quartet at Grace United Methodist Church. He was devoted to the service of His Lord, his community and his family, from running bases with his children at a challenging little league baseball game, teaching a child a scout life skill or an adult a life saving skill, he gave his all to the very end.

Funeral service will be at the Life Church Assembly of God (behind Oakey’s North Chapel), 2 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011 the Rev. E.E. “Dick” Jones will officiate; interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorials can be made to a fund for Michael and Kate and Grace United Methodist Church, attn: Jim George, 4404 Williamson Rd. NW. Roanoke VA 24012.The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

L-R: FF/PM David Palmer, FF/PM Justin Hines, FF Brad Creasy, Lt. Patterson, Captain Willie Wines Jr. This photo was taken at the old #3.

Videos posted below of the 14th Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The event was held on June 4, 2011 in Richmond.

There are more videos on youtube:

FunGirlWriter

FirerescueMan10

Previous coverage on VAFireNews.com:

2011 Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

K9 LODD Honored at 2011 Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Special thanks to Captain Willie Wines Jr. of IronFiremen.com for posting a link to the live feed of the service on June 4th.  I apologize for not airing it on VAFireNews.com but I did not know it existed until after the event.  He also ran a promotional video from VDFP that I have included below.

Story and photos by Becky Robinette Wright

The 14th annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service was held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Richmond Raceway Complex Old Dominion Building. Seven firefighters who died in the line of duty or have been recognized by the Virginia Line of Duty Act in the last year will be honored for their bravery and dedicated public service.

The fallen firefighters honored were Assistant Chief Carl Persing of Dale City Volunteer Fire Department and City of Manassas, Firefighter Timothy Pigg of Amherst Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Posey Dillon of Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter William “Danny” Altice of Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter William Harold “Hal” Clark of Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Battalion Chief William Obenchain Jr. of Roanoke Fire-EMS, and Firefighter Zygimantas Zalys of City of Manassas.

A special tribute took place to K9s who have served the Commonwealth in public safety efforts and have died in the past year.

The program included- Dr. Kirby Kiefer speaking who is Acting Superintendent of the National Fire Academy, a Virginia Fire Services Honor Guard procession featuring the Saint Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums, a special 9/11 tribute musical performance by the Tussing Elementary School Choir, and a fire apparatus display from fire departments across the state. State flags were presented to the families of the fallen firefighters.

A reception, sponsored by the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Virginia State Firefighters Association, Virginia Professional Firefighters, and Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association, was held for fallen firefighter family members and guests immediately following the service.

By Becky Robinette Wright

On June 4 at RIR complex seven fallen firefighters were honored and this year K9s who have given their lives in service were also remembered.

Also on hand to show their support were members of K-9 Alert, Richmond Fire and Emergency Services and Virginia Task Force 2.

It was a golden opportunity for the public and members of the fire service to have direct contact with the search and rescue and arson dogs. It was also an opportunity for the dogs to have experience at a fire event.

The dogs were an instant hit and handlers had many opportunities to explain the dog’s part in rescue work.

The dogs honored were:

Lieutenant “Win” Winters of Virginia Task Force 2, a 7 year-old Malinios

Bailey of City of Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services –Bailey was 13 years-old

Duke of K-9 Alert Search and Rescue

2011 Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service – June 4, 2011 12 p.m.The annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Richmond International Raceway Complex’s Old Domninion Building. Seven firefighters who died in the line of duty or have been recognized by the Virginia Line of Duty Act in the last year will be honored for their bravery and dedicated public service.

2010 coverage - 2009 coverage

The fallen firefighters to be honored are Assistant Chief Carl Persing of Dale City Volunteer Fire Department and City of Manassas, Firefighter Timothy Pigg of Amherst Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Posey Dillon of Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter William “Danny” Altice of Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department, Firefighter William Harold “Hal” Clark of Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Battalion Chief William Obenchain Jr. of Roanoke Fire-EMS, and Firefighter Zygimantas Zalys of City of Manassas.  In addition to honoring recently fallen firefighters, the memorial service will honor the memory of all Virginia firefighters who have given their lives in the service of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Photo by Drew Abel

The memorial service will include a keynote address by an honored guest speaker, a Virginia Fire Services Honor Guard procession featuring the Saint Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums, musical performances, and a fire apparatus display from fire departments across the state.   State flags will be presented to the families of the fallen firefighters.

A reception, hosted by the Virginia Professional Firefighters Association, will be held for fallen firefighter family members and guests immediately following the service.   Both the service and the reception are open to the public.

For more information on the Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, contact Mark L. Buff at (804) 249.1965 or visit www.vafire.com.

Please make your plans to attend this important event and pay tribute to these heroes. The 2011 service is the 14th annual service to honor Virginia’s fallen firefighters. If your department is interested in sending apparatus to the service, please contact Bill Jones bjfirepro@aol.com.

Individuals or departments interested in Honor Guard participation should contact Ron Quesenberry at RonQ@james-city.va.us.

This is the promotional video for the 2011 VA Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Here is another interesting video from Prince William Delegate Richard L. Anderson who rises to speak about the 2011 VA Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Previous Coverage on this LODD here.  Funeral coverage can be found here and here.

IronFiremen.com is also discussing it here.

WDBJ7.com:

On Wednesday, a Franklin County grand jury refused to indict the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a fire engine back in July, killing two firefighters.

Prosecutors were seeking indictments against Terry Valentine on charges of vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving and failure to yield.

Fire Chief Posey Dillon and Danny Altice were the two firefighters killed in the wreck. The fire engine was on its way to a house fire in the Penhook area of Franklin County.

Continue Reading…(source) Franklin County grand jury refuses to indict driver in deadly Rocky Mount fire truck crash – wdbj7.com.

photograph posted on Facebook by Sandra Turner Young

Firefighter/EMT Corey Ankum: Truck 34. 34 years old, 16 months on the job and previously a police officer. Husband and father of two children.

Firefighter Edward Stringer: Engine 63. 47 years old, 12 years on the job.

Follow the links here and here to coverage on Fire Critic today including Video, Audio, News, and Photos of the Incident

Continue Reading…(source) LODD Update: Chicago Firefighters Corey Ankum and Edward Stringer | The Fire Critic.

CHINCOTEAGUE — At 1:58 p.m. Friday, the final alarm was sounded for volunteer firefighter William Harold “Hal” Clark, 54, who died in the line of duty Sept. 24.

Upward of 450 people, including scores of firefighters and rescue workers from Virginia, Maryland and Delaware and some three dozen American Legion Riders, gathered Friday at Union Baptist Church on Chincoteague for funeral services for Clark, who died at Peninsula Regional Medical Center after taking ill while fighting a raging brush and woods fire near New Church.

via ‘He died like he lived’ | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times.

Head on over to EasternShoreFire.com for the full set of photos related to Hal Clark’s funeral.

Photo by Thomas Berry - EasternShoreFire.com

Firefighter William “Hal” Clark, 54, of Atlantic, VA. passed away in the line of duty Friday, September 24th, 2010. Hal was born in Salisbury, Maryland on March 13, 1956, the son of the late Bill and Virginia (Shields) Clark. He worked for the Town of Chincoteague in the public works and water department. He was the president and lifetime member of the Atlantic Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company and past member of Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company as an engineer. He was very dedicated to volunteering at the Chincoteague Carnival. He was also a member of the Sons of American Legion Post # 159 and the American Legion Riders. He is survived by a daughter Valerie Merritt and her husband Keith of Chincoteague, Va; a granddaughter Jenna Merritt of Chincoteague, VA; a fiancé’ Mary Snead of Atlantic, VA and her son Michael; a brother Skibo Clark and his wife Cristy of Chincoteague; a sister Shelia Gallagher of Chincoteague, VA; a step mother Jean Clark of Chincoteague, VA; three nieces Sandy Daisey, Melissa Clark, and Taylor Clark; two nephews Buster Dennis and Matt Clark; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by a son Todd Clark. Friends are invited to call Thursday 7-9 PM. at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague VA.  Funeral Service with full Firefighter Honors will be held at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, VA, at 2 PM on Friday, October 1st, with Rev. Maurice Enright and Rev. Bob Reese officiating. All firefighters and motorcycle riders are welcome and encouraged to participate. Interment will be held at John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery Temperenceville, VA. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Fire Company of Your Choice. Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc., where condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com.

Funeral arrangement for William “Hal” Clark who lost his life while operating at a brush/ woods fire on September 24, 2010 are as follows:

Friends are invited to call Thursday 7-9 PM. at Salyer Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service with full Firefighter Honors will be held at Union Baptist Church, Chincoteague Island, VA, at 2 PM on Friday, October 1st, with Rev. Maurice Enright and Rev. Bob Reese officiating. All firefighters and motorcycle riders are welcome and encouraged to participate. Interment will be held at John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery Temperenceville, VA. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Fire Company of Your Choice. Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com

Special thanks to the crew at EasternShoreFire.com for keeping us informed of the incident.

According to a press release from the Atlantic Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Inc.:

On September 24, 2010, President & Life Member William Harold (Hal) Clark answered his final alarm. Mr. Clark was performing firefighter duties at a brush & woods fire in New Church, Virginia. The family of Mr. Clark and The Atlantic Vol. Fire & Rescue Company are working out final funeral arrangements. A funeral with full Firefighter Honors is being planned for late next week. When the final arrangements are made we will pass it on. The fire company appreciates the tremendous outpouring of sympathy and support from the numerous fire companies from across Delmarva and the Tidewater region during this difficult time.

From FirefighterCloseCalls.com:

Saturday, September 25, 2010  We regret to advise you that last evening, a member of the Atlantic Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company of Accomack County (VA) died in the Line of Duty while operating at a brush fire in New Church (VA), suffering a medical emergency. Additionally it is reported that 3 other Firefighters were also transported to the hospital in nearby Maryland with heat-related emergencies thought to be NLT.

The Firefighter who died, Hal Clark, also served as President of the Atlantic V F & R Company. Accomack is one of 2 counties that makes up Virginia’s Eastern Shore, which lies between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.  Atlantic is one of 14 companies in the county. Accomack borders Wicomico County, MD to the north. HERE is their website: http://www.esva.net/~atlanticvfd/ As always, our sincere condolences.

At this time, EasternShoreFire.com offers this:

“…expresses our deepest sympathy to the Clark family and the members of Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company for their unfortunate loss.”

Click the image for photos of Posey Dillon's Funeral. Photo by Drew Abel.

VAFireNews.com editor Rhett Fleitz and photographer Drew Abel attended the funerals for Rocky Mount Fire Department’s Fallen Brothers Chief Posey Dillon and Firefighter Danny Altice.

Click on the images to the right for images from each funeral. Below the thumbnails are links to other stories by local news agencies.

Local News Coverage of the Funerals (click here or “more…” below for video coverage):

Community showers civic leader and firefighter Posey Dillon with love at funeral - Roanoke Times

Click the image for photos of Danny Altice's Funeral. Photo by Rhett Fleitz.

Firefighter Altice takes final ride on fire engine No. 1 – Roanoke Times

Funerals held for two Rocky Mount firefighters killed in the line of duty – WDBJ7

Honoring Posey Dillon – The Franklin News Post

Honoring Danny Altice – The Franklin News Post

Service, dedication of Altice, Dillon praised at funerals – The Franklin News Post

Throngs expected to honor Dillon, Altice – The Franklin News Post

Community Reacts to Firefighters’ Deaths – WSET 13

Outpouring of Support for Firefighters - WSET 13

Hundreds remember Posey Dillon at funeral - WSLS 10

Hundreds remember firefighter Danny Altice - WSLS 10

Honor guard from Charleston, South Carolina attends Rocky Mount firefighter funerals - WSLS 10

Rocky Mount Fire Department Firefighter William Daniel “Danny” Altice was laid to rest on Friday, July 30th. His funeral was attended by firefighters from all over Virginia and as far away as New Jersey and Charleston, South Carolina.

The mood was somber as Honor Guard units from departments across Virginia ensured our departed Brother was laid to rest respectfully.

The Roanoke Times gave a fitting tribute to Firefighter Danny Altice here: Firefighter Altice takes final ride on fire engine No. 1

The photos contained in this post were take by Rhett Fleitz and Drew Abel. Both are Roanoke (City) Fire-EMS Department firefighters.

If you would like to get a hold of the full set of larger format images (approximately 700-800 images between both funerals) please feel free to contact me at editor@vafirenews.com.

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Rocky Mount Fire Department Chief Posey Dillon was laid to rest on Friday, July 30th. His funeral was attended by firefighters from all over Virginia and as far away as New Jersey and Charleston, South Carolina.

The mood was somber as Honor Guard units from departments across Virginia ensured our departed Brother was laid to rest respectfully.

The Roanoke Times gave a fitting tribute to Chief Dillon here: Community showers civic leader and firefighter Posey Dillon with love at funeral

The photos contained in this post were take by Rhett Fleitz and Drew Abel. Both are Roanoke (City) Fire-EMS Department firefighters.

If you would like to get a hold of the full set of larger format images (approximately 700-800 images between both funerals) please feel free to contact me at editor@vafirenews.com.

Feel free to use the images. All we ask is that you credit the photographer. The photographer is noted in the file name (rfleitz for Rhett Fleitz and dable for Drew Abel).

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