LODD - Michigan FF

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Michigan Volunteer Dies After Call

Updated: 01-02-2008 04:56:56 PM

Donald Patterson, 66, responded to the company after it was dispatched for wires down across the road.

Since he didn't make the call, he stayed behind at the fire house for another call and did paperwork, said Chief John Gorski.

A short time after returning home, he experienced chest pains. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. During surgery, Patterson died.

The 36-year volunteer was active with many events with the department. "He was someone you could always count on," the chief said.

This is the first line-of-duty death for the fire company that has 24 members. Firefighters from neighboring departments have called to lend support.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and 2-4 and 6-9 on Friday at Maryville Funeral Home. A firefighter memorial service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday.

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Thoughts and Prayers to his family, friends, and his brothers and sisters in his FD.

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God Bless...

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Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and fellow firefighters.