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First Responders pay their respects to the life of Captain Jack Wolfsbane Monday, 11th February 2019 LSFD Public Relations: Chloe MacKenzie The casket of Captain Jack Wolfsbane as he's laid to rest. HILL VALLEY CEMETERY - Saturday, the 9th February 2019, Firefighters of the Los Santos Fire Department, joined by Police Officers from the Los Santos Police Department, paid their last respects to the Line of Duty Death, Fire Captain Jack Wolfsbane of Station 7, following a fatal shootout the previous month which left 6 injured and 2 killed. You can read more about the tragic of that night incident here. Firefighters joined by police officers, took part in a funeral procession carrying Captain Jack Wolfsbane's body, a father of three and a loving husband, aboard a hearse under police escort from Fire Station 7 at 17:00 with police motorcycles shutting down major intersections as the motorcade consisting of; a hearse, followed by Fire Chief 1's car, Fire Engine 1 and Rescue Ambulance 1, drove through the streets of Los Santos in respect of the fallen Firefighter's last ride of duty. Police motorcyclists lead the convoy before it departs the station. As the motorcade travelled along Mirror Park Boulevard, passersbys stopped and watched the slow speed convoy roll on by before entering Vinewood along Vinewood Bouelvard to then take the scenic route through Richman along West Eclipse Bouelvard. Eventually it reached its destination at the Hill Valley Church in Pacific Bluffs, as Firefighters congregated in the car park to take the casket from its hold inside the hearse before then marching with the body through the cemetery. The casket was lowered onto its platform as Captain Jack Wolfsbane's Battalion Chief, Ryan Lionheart gave a speech honouring the life of the fallen Firefighter. The speech was as is follows: The speech was then followed by words from Assistant Chief, Joline Bjork. After the Assistant Chief had spoke, newly promoted Captain and Director of Public Relations, Chloe MacKenzie, stepped up. Finally, Police Lieutenant of the Los Santos Police Department, Adam Parker stepped up to give his final words in tribute of the fallen Firefighter. Following the speeches, a minute of silence was held as members of both departments stood in the rain in mourning, thinking about their time spent with Captain Wolfsbane. This was then followed by members lining up to pay their respects and laying flowers, badges and other memorial objects upon his casket before applying a few ounces of dirt. By 17:45 the memorial had finished and members were dismissed to return to their normal duties. Almost immediately responding to reports of a collision in the Grand Senora Desert - reminding us all of the great work that all First Responders, whether it be Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Search And Rescue, Armed Forces...etc. do daily in order to keep us safe and protect our great nation. This press release has been made in tribute of fallen Firefighter, Captain Jack Wolfsbane. May he forever rest in peace.
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