Brad Hoff's Blog – July 2012 Archive (6)

It is in great sadness that we as a Brotherhood post the 47th Line Of Duty Deaths in 2012 from the United States Fire Administration. Fellow Firefighter & Lieutenant David Chew Jr. has made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and members of the BloxomVolunteer Fire Department.

David R. Chew Jr.

Rank: Lieutenant

Age: 30

Gender:…

It is with great love that a man or a woman give their life for others. It is with great sadness to learn of their passing and those that they leave behind and for many it's an honor to know they proudly gave their all doing what they loved.

In the past two days 7 LODD's have occured across America and we send our deepest sympathies to the families as we pay our respects to our departed Brothers and to those who have gone on before them. We must promise that their sacrifices will not…

It is in great sadness that we as a Brotherhood post the 43rd through 46th Line Of Duty Deaths in 2012 from the United States Fire Administration. The following four indviduals serving their country as Air Guard crew members aboard a C-130 died as a result of a crash while fighting a wild land fire in South Dakota. Aviators Paul Mikeal, Joseph McCormick, Ryan David and Robert Cannon, have all made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to to the…

It is in great sadness that we as a Brotherhood post the 42nd Line Of Duty Death in 2012 from the United States Fire Administration. Fellow Firefighter & Lieutenant John Echternach Jr. has made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and members of the Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department.

John L. Echternach, Jr.

Rank: Lieutenant/EMT

Age:…

It is in great sadness that we as a Brotherhood post the 41st Line Of Duty Death in 2012 from the United States Fire Administration. Fellow Firefighter Rocky Dunkin has made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and members of the Nile Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Rocky E. Dunkin

Rank: Firefighter

Age: 24

Gender: Male

Status:…

It is in great sadness that we as a Brotherhood post the 40th Line Of Duty Death in 2012 from the United States Fire Administration. Fellow Firefighter Ronald Keddie has made the ultimate sacrifice in love for their fellow man. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and members of the Sheridan Fire Department.

Ronald Keddie

Rank: Firefighter

Age: 64

Gender: Male

Status: Volunteer

Years of…