Search continues for Ont. pilot who crashed while fighting B.C. forest fire
Search continues for Ont. pilot who crashed while fighting B.C. forest fire
August 15, 2009 9:11 p.m.
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LYTTON, B.C. - An Ontario helicopter pilot who was helping to fight one of British Columbia's many forest fires was still missing Saturday, a day after he disappeared during a dramatic rescue attempt on the rushing waters of the Fraser River.
Robert C…
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CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER LINE OF DUTY DEATH-HEART ATTACK AT FIRE SCENE
The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
We, along with Chief Trent Hill and the members of the Keswick Valley FD, New Brunswick, Canada regret to announce the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Phil Strang. Firefighter Strang responded to the report of a fire behind a house in Keswick Valley Friday afternoon. Upon arrival firefighters encountered a power line that had sparked and set a small wooded area on fire. While extin…
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STEWART, Capt. George John – surrounded by his loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, February 2nd, 2009 in his 54th year. Cherished husband and best friend of Susan Stewart (nee Lawrie) of Simcoe. Loving and devoted father of Brooke Stewart of Simcoe and Abby Stewart of London. George will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Donna Simmons (Bob) of Simcoe, Linda Pai (Burkhard) of Penetang, Ruth Stewart (Andrew) of B.C. and Ross Stewart (Cathy) of Simcoe. George is al…
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ACTIVE MEMBER DEATH
STEPHEN BUCK
STATION 335 A PLATOON
Visitation:
Highland Funeral Home, 10 Cachet Woods Court, Markham, ON (905) 887-8600
Northeast Corner of Highway 404 and 16th Avenue
Sunday, November 9th from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm
Funeral service:
At the Funeral Home
Monday, November 10th at 10:30 am
Reception to follow
If your attending the Visitation, If possible attend in full dress uniform, white shirts as honour guards will be needed at the Visitations.
Full dress…
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Garry Morden
GARRY MORDEN Fire Chief, City of Mississauga Garry Morden passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Credit Valley Hospital on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Beloved husband and best friend of Denise (Dunn) Morden. Dear father of Shawn and Jason Morden and his wife Amy. Papa will be sadly missed by his granddaughter Lindsay Morden. Dear son of Edwin and Joyce Morden; lovingly remembered by sister Anne Tims and her husband Trevor and nieces Lauren and Erin Tims. Fond…
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Funeral Information For Fire Chief of Mississauga Fire Services
Friday October 24, 2008
MISSISSAUGA FIRE CHIEF LODD
GARRY MORDEN
MISSISSAUGA FIRE CHIEF
Fire Chief Garry Morden passed away October 22nd following a lengthy illness
Funeral will be a line of duty
Resting at Turner and Porter Peel Chapel
2180 Hurontario St, north of the QEW and south of the Queensway
Visitation
Saturday October 25th 5pm- 9pm
Sunday October 26th 2pm -4pm and 7pm-9pm
Funeral Service
St Maximillian Kolbe P…
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George J. Baraniecki, 64, of Terryville, husband of Frances (Orsini) Baraniecki died Sunday at the Bristol Hospital.
George was born April 8, 1944 in Chirnside, Scotland, son of the late Joseph A. & Emilia (Zielinski) Baraniecki. He immigrated to Canada and was raised in Weston, Ontario, Canada. He attended St. Michaels College in Toronto, and also Southern Connecticut State College where he received his B.S. in education, and received his Masters of Education degree from the University of…
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we sadly regret line of duty death of John
Remembering: John DeBenedictis
Visitation Date: 9/16/2008
Visitation Time: Tuesday 6-9 pm & Wednesday 3-5, 7-9 pm
Visitation Location: Burlington - 1167 Guelph Line
Service Date: 9/18/2008
Service Time: 10 am
Service Location: St Raphael`s Roman Catholic Church
Obituary: De BENEDICTIS, John With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of John De Benedictis, at age 44, surrounded by his family, at home on September 14, 2008, after a va…
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Death Notices
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De BENEDICTIS, John With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of John De Benedictis, at age 44, surrounded by his family, at home on September 14, 2008, after a valiant two and a half year battle with cancer. Loving husband of Tiziana and devoted father to Anthony and Luca. Dear son of Mariano and Laura De Benedictis and cherished son-in-law of Concetta Valeri and the late Antonio Valeri. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Emily De Benedictis, Loreto (…
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Added by Brad Duncan on September 16, 2008 at 11:13am —
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GORDON CONNOR
RETIRED ACTING PLATOON CHIEF, FORMER TORONTO
Started job on November 1955
Retired in 1988
Son is Scott Connor on A Shift.
Further details will be posted when available
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Funeral Information for Active Member, Fire Fighter Steven Van Hemme
Thursday August 28, 2008
ACTIVE MEMBER DEATH
STEVEN VAN HEMME
STATION 322 A PLATOON
Visitation:
Comstock Funeral Home, 356 Rubidge St., Peterborough, ON K9H 4C7 (705)745-4683
Sunday, August 31 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Monday, September 1 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1421 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, ON, K9J 7M3
Tuesday, September 2 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Funeral service:
Calvary Pentecostal Church
T…
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STEVE VAN HEMME
FIRE FIGHTER, STATION 322 A SHIFT
Passed away this morning following a motorcycle accident.
Details to follow when they are available
Toronto firefighter killed in collision
Steve Van Hemme. (Toronto Fire Services handout)
A Toronto firefighter was killed in a motorcycle collision in Peterborough this morning.
Peterborough Police were called to Parkhill Rd., between Armour Rd. and Auburn St., around 6:05 a.m. to investigate an accident involving a motorcycle and an…
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Added by Brad Duncan on August 27, 2008 at 11:30am —
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we sadly regret the passing of a volunteer firefighter in Caledonia Ont Canada
GORDON, William Andrew (Drew) July 1, 1945 - August 18, 2008 On Monday, August 18, 2008, Drew passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Loving husband and precious soulmate of 25 years, Mary Angela (Doyle) by his side. Best friend to "Jack" his dog. Drew fought a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for many years. Drew touched the hearts of many as he faced his disease with inte…
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LODD Funeral Information for Active District Chief, Bob Leek
Monday August 11, 2008
ACTIVE MEMBER LODD
BOB LEEK
DISTRICT CHIEF OF EMERGENCY PLANNING
Full Department LODD Funeral
Visitation
De Marco Funeral Home
3725 Keele St, South of Finch
Wednesday 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Funeral
Prayer Palace
Padre: David King
1111 Arrow Road
Finch and 400 Area
Friday August 15th at 11:00am.
Reception to follow at York univer…
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Toronto firefighter dies in the line of duty today
BOB LEEK
ACTIVE DISTRICT CHIEF
OF EMERGENCY PLANNING
DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AT THE SUNRISE PROPANE INDUSTRIAL GASES FIRE ON SUNDAY AUGUST 10, 2008.
FUNERAL INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED WHEN KNOWN
BOB LEEK
ACTIVE DISTRICT CHIEF
OF EMERGENCY PLANNING
DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AT THE SUNRISE PROPANE INDUSTRIAL GASES FIRE ON SUNDAY AUGUST 10, 2008.
FUNERAL INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED WHEN KNOWN
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