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LODD - Newport Beach Firefighters - UPDATED 6.22

Updated On: Jun 174, 2008

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Newport Beach Firefighter Kevin Pryor Dies Due to Fatal Brain Aneurysm

Newport Beach Firefighters Local #3734 is saddened to announce the loss of one of their brother firefighters, in the line of duty.

Firefighter Kevin Patrick Pryor returned home from a strike team at the Humboldt Fire on Sunday night and was found unconscious at his home by a friend on Monday. Brother Pryor was rushed to Western Medical Center on Monday afternoon and placed on life support overnight. He was pronounced dead on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 AM with family, friends and fellow firefighters by his side.

Brother Pryor was 31 at the time of his death. He began his firefighting career at the Pismo Beach Fire Department in 1999 where he was named Firefighter of the Year in 2002. In 2003, he went to CALFIRE in Riverside County where he was named Valedictorian of his 2003 Firefighter Academy class.

Brother Pryor began his career with Newport Beach in 2005 where he served with the same excellence he demonstrated throughout his career and assisted as an instructor with the Community Emergency Response Team.

Brother Pryor loved the outdoors and climbed Mt. Whitney for the second time this year. An avid history buff, he is remembered by family and friends for his intelligence, dedication and humor, known for his hilarious impressions of fellow co-workers and celebrities.

Brother Pryor is survived by his mother Margaret, father Mark and brother Eric.

MEMORIAL SERVICES

A funeral mass honoring Brother Kevin Pryor will be held next week.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 24th, 2008. Services will begin at 12:00noon.

WHERE: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village, Ca 91362. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP

ATTIRE: Class A or Station Uniform

A graveside service will follow the mass at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Villiage, Ca. 91632

A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following grave side services.

APPARATUS: Public Safety Agencies wishing to send apparatus and personnel to the services please contact Captain Mike Liberto via email at mliberto@nbfd.net , or call (949) 910-8991 with the number of personnel and apparatus planning to attend.

DONATIONS

If you are interested in making a donation to support Brother Pryor's family, checks can be sent to:

Newport Beach Firefighters Benevolent Fund

P.O. Box 1695

Newport Beach, CA 92663

UPDATES

Updates on memorial services for Brother Pryor can be found at www.cpf.org. CPF will update information as it becomes available. You can also get information and send condolences at the Newport Beach Firefighters' Web site -- www.nbfa.org.

From the Newport Beach FF's website:

OFFICIAL KEVIN PRYOR MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION:

Funeral Mass:

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at Noon. This will take place at the St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church located at 5801 Kanan Road in Westlake Village, Ca 91362.

Directions:
101 West to Lindero Canyon Road (not Kanan exit, its very confusing).
Exit Right (inland)
Church is less than 2 miles up on the left.

Grave Side Service:

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park

5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Villiage, Ca. 91362

Directions:
101 West to Lindero Canyon Road
Exit Right (inland)
Drive a few blocks, Memorial Park is on the right.

*A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following grave side services.

*ATTENTION: Public Safety Agencies wishing to send apparatus and personnel to the services please contact Captain Mike Liberto via email at mliberto@nbfd.net , or call (949) 910-8991 with the number of personnel and apparatus planning to attend. Thank You.