City Of Poughkeepsie FD LODD Firefighter Timothy Gunther- 5-5-15

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RIP

A Poughkeepsie firefighter died from cardiac-related issues he experienced while fighting a fire in the city Monday.

Firefighter Timothy Gunther, 54

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/05/05/city-announce-condition-hospitalized-firefighters/26925613/

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Classmate of mine in Westchester County Probationary Fire Academy 1-94. He was a good firefighter. Those of you in the business know that is the ultimate compliment. RIP Tim.

[STAT213 332]

Rest easy, bro.

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Another sad day in the fire service. God bless you.

[JOB114 41]

Rest in peace and thank you for your service. I just hope that your family gets some consolation in knowing that you died in service to others and loved your calling in life.

[fire2141 33]

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your dedicated service to the community that I live in.

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Gunther Funeral Details

The wake will be held at McHoul's Funeral Home, Rte. 82 Hopewell Junction, on Saturday May 9th 2015 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. Uniform of the day is Class A. Black badge band and white gloves required. Retirees are also welcome to wear their Class A's.

A full Line of Duty Death Funeral service will be held at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie NY, on Monday May 11th 2015 at approximately 10:00 AM. Uniform of the day is Class "A". Black badge band and white gloves required. Retirees are also welcome to wear their Class "A"'s.

It is recommended firefighters start assembling no later then 9:00 AM in front of the Civic Center.

Parking is available in the parking lot across from Shadows Restaurant on Rinaldi Blvd.

Shuttle buses will start running from there at approximately 8:45 AM

This parking lot can also accommodate buses. If full an overflow lot will be available. Additional parking is available at various locations throughout the downtown area.

Any personnel who arrive by Metro-North it is a short 4 block walk straight up Main St. to the Civic Center.

Any Uniformed personnel who requires overnight lodging there is a limited number of free rooms available at three local hotels. For the rooms, or additional transportation needs, or any general questions, please contact

George Cacchione, President L596 at (845) 656-3915

All City of Poughkeepsie active and retired members please report to 505 Main St on Monday May 11th between 8:30 and 9:00 AM.

Thank you.

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Rest in peace.... Timbo.

[capt2102 64]

Rest in peace... God bless his family.

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Rest in peace Timbo. We'll take care of it from here.