Charleston, SC - LODD 4/20/08

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CHARLESTON S.C. LODD-CANCER RELATED: It is with deep regret that we advise you that Charleston Fire Captain Ronnie Campbell gave his life in the Line of Duty on Sunday April 20th, 2008. He fought a long tough battle with esophageal cancer and this is being treated by IAFF Local 61 as an LODD. Captain Campbell died at age 49, served 30 years in the Charleston FD and a member of Local 61 since 1996. He was diagnosed with the cancer 2 months after the tragic Sofa Super Store fire and began treatment at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia, PA. Early on in his treatment there seemed to be hope for his recovery. But toward the end, the cancer and complications very sadly ended his life.

Captain Campbell was retired just one month before his passing and due to local insurance and coverage issues, has left significant medical bills. Help from Firefighters is very much needed. Please go to http://local61.com/captrcampbell.htm for additional information on assisting. Our sincere condolences to all affected, but especially the members of the CFD and the family of Captain Campbell.

Am I reading this right, are they saying the cancer was attributed to the Sofa Store fire? Sadly that would make it even worse having ten, not nine, deaths result from this fire. Either way, cancer is always going to kill us, and we need to ensure we do as much as possible to avoid exposing ourselves to all the nasty stuff out there. And, we need to see to it that the fallen's loved ones are taken care of and are not left with bills to pay, as is the case here.

RIP Captain Campbell.

Edited April 26, 2008 by Remember585

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Am I reading this right, are they saying the cancer was attributed to the Sofa Store fire? Sadly that would make it even worse having ten, not nine, deaths result from this fire. Either way, cancer is always going to kill us, and we need to ensure we do as much as possible to avoid exposing ourselves to all the nasty stuff out there. And, we need to see to it that the fallen's loved ones are taken care of and are not left with bills to pay, as is the case here.

RIP Captain Campbell.

May he rest in peace

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Am I reading this right, are they saying the cancer was attributed to the Sofa Store fire? Sadly that would make it even worse having ten, not nine, deaths result from this fire. Either way, cancer is always going to kill us, and we need to ensure we do as much as possible to avoid exposing ourselves to all the nasty stuff out there. And, we need to see to it that the fallen's loved ones are taken care of and are not left with bills to pay, as is the case here.

RIP Captain Campbell.

I wondered that myself when I got it from the secret list. May he rest in peace, his job is over and he did it well.