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Local 42 Multiple LODD
From L42 website....
It is with a heavy heart that we report two Line of Duty Deaths in Kansas City, Missouri, IAFF Local 42. Fire Apparatus Operator Larry Leggio and Firefighter John Mesh.
Both members passed away as a result of injuries suffered during a structural collapse while fighting a three-alarm fire in Kansas City's Old Northeast district on Monday, October 12, 2015. Larry Leggio was a 17-year veteran and John Mesh was an 11-year veteran of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department. Both men are from a family of Kansas City Fire Fighters.
Larry Leggio, 43, leaves a wife, mother and family. John Mesh, 39, leaves a wife, four daughters, mother and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Two other members of IAFF Local 42, Fire Apparatus Operator Chris Anderson and Firefighter Dan Werner were hospitalized but are expected to be released and make a full recovery.
Donations to the family should be made to IAFF Local 42 Community Assistance, 6320 Manchester Ave., Suite 42 A, Kansas City, MO 64133. If you have questions please contact IAFF Local 42 at 816.358.4222, ext. 101 or simply make an Online Donation thru PayPal by clicking HERE. Sympathy cards may also be mailed to the same address.
Memorial Service:
A City-wide Memorial for fallen Firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh, Saturday, Oct. 17th
The City of Kansas City, MO announces plans for a City-wide Memorial Service in honor of fallen Fire Apparatus Operator Larry Leggio and Firefighter John V. Mesh. The memorial service, hosted by IAFF Local 42, will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Sprint Center, located at 1407 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106.
The Memorial Service will close traffic surrounding Sprint Center along Grand Ave. and Truman Rd. Attendees are advised to follow detours, as posted.
Entry Times: Doors are scheduled to open 60 minutes prior to the start of the public memorial service.
Street Closure: Please allow additional time for travel. Grand Boulevard will be closed and Truman Road (north) will be reduced to one lane going west. Please note ADA Drop-Off is located at the Oak Street side of the building.
Prohibited Items: Backpacks, pocket knives, selfie sticks, tablet computers larger than 7" and outside food or beverages are not allowed in Sprint Center. Guests are encouraged to pack lightly and arrive early to ensure a timely entry.
Photography: Professional cameras, detachable lenses, and video/audio recording are not permitted.
Honor Guard and Fire Apparatus:
Honor Guard show up at least 2 hours before the services. Fire Apparatus should show up no less than 2 hours before the services for a Static Display. Please coordinate with IAFF Local 42 and Kansas City Fire Department, contact person is Konsta Myrick at 816.783.5441 or E-mail: kmyrick@iaff42.org.
Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com
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