USFA: Illinois Line Of Duty Death

The U.S. Fire Administration has announced the official line of duty death of Firefighter Corey Shaw, 22, of the Du Quoin Fire Department on June 17, 2011.

Firefighter Shaw passed away from injuries sustained in a wall collapse while operating at a large fire in an antique mall and opera house in nearby Pinckneyville, Illinois. Investigation into the cause of the fire continues by authorities.

Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Du Quoin Middle School, 845 East Jackson Street.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 16 N. Walnut St., Du Quoin. Burial will be in Old Du Quoin Cemetery.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial Fund Contact and Address:
Memorials for an education fund for Firefighter Shaw’s daughter, Camryn Ray Shaw, will be accepted by the funeral home (www.searbyfuneralhomes.com).

Tribute is being paid to Firefighter Corey Shaw at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/

To date, 42 firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2011; 38 from incidents that occurred in 2011 and four from previous years’ incidents.  Year-to-date monthly and annual USFA firefighter fatality reports are posted online at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/statistics/ff_stats.shtm