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My thoughts and prayers are with the family

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> This is from Big Country Homepage. Please keep this family in your

> prayers. There was two that were transported to Parkland Burn

> Center with 2nd degree burns, not sure if he was one of them or not.

>

> Wayne

>

> EASTLAND, TX – While responding to a rural fire in southern Eastland

> County, Eastland Volunteer Fireman M. lost his life.

>

> The

> fire that claimed ’ life was one of five Eastland County fir

> es

> started shortly before noon today. It started near the Eastland County

> community of Kokomo and was pushed by high northwest winds towards the

> city of Gorman causing its evacuation. At this time the fire is not

> contained.

>

> ,

> 51, has been a member of the Eastland Fire Department for the past 11

> years, and was a 10 year member of the Sachse Department before moving

> to Eastland. He and his wife , managed an Eastland business and

> have two daughters, Kateland and Karley.

>

> was pronounced dead at about 2:30 p.m. by Justice of the

> Peace Precinct. 4 King.

>

> “To

> say we are shocked and saddened by this tragedy is a huge

> understatement,†said Eastland Mayor Mark Pipkin. “This loss

> makes us

> even more appreciative of the dedication of our many firemen and other

> emergency personnel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to and the

> rest of Greg’s family.â€

>

> “Greg was a seasoned veteran and

> invaluable member of the department and community and we are all at a

> loss for words at this time,†said Eastland Fire Chief Arthe

> r.

>

> As of the time of this release numerous fires remain out of control

> and are being fought by numerous emergency personnel.

>

>

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family

Sent from my iPhone

> This is from Big Country Homepage. Please keep this family in your

> prayers. There was two that were transported to Parkland Burn

> Center with 2nd degree burns, not sure if he was one of them or not.

>

> Wayne

>

> EASTLAND, TX – While responding to a rural fire in southern Eastland

> County, Eastland Volunteer Fireman M. lost his life.

>

> The

> fire that claimed ’ life was one of five Eastland County fir

> es

> started shortly before noon today. It started near the Eastland County

> community of Kokomo and was pushed by high northwest winds towards the

> city of Gorman causing its evacuation. At this time the fire is not

> contained.

>

> ,

> 51, has been a member of the Eastland Fire Department for the past 11

> years, and was a 10 year member of the Sachse Department before moving

> to Eastland. He and his wife , managed an Eastland business and

> have two daughters, Kateland and Karley.

>

> was pronounced dead at about 2:30 p.m. by Justice of the

> Peace Precinct. 4 King.

>

> “To

> say we are shocked and saddened by this tragedy is a huge

> understatement,†said Eastland Mayor Mark Pipkin. “This loss

> makes us

> even more appreciative of the dedication of our many firemen and other

> emergency personnel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to and the

> rest of Greg’s family.â€

>

> “Greg was a seasoned veteran and

> invaluable member of the department and community and we are all at a

> loss for words at this time,†said Eastland Fire Chief Arthe

> r.

>

> As of the time of this release numerous fires remain out of control

> and are being fought by numerous emergency personnel.

>

>

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