First responders pay respects to firefighter at Vancouver funeral procession
Several blocks of downtown Vancouver will be closed this morning as first responders gather to remember a firefighter who died earlier this month.
On social media, the Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Union Local 18 identified the firefighter as Ron Renville.
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Memorial Service for Vancouver Fire Fighter Brother Ron Renville: https://t.co/L5bpYMiLXI#VancouverFirefighters #IAFF18 @FireChiefReid @VanFireRescue @iaf pic.twitter.com/V9cRXtjr2M
— Van Fire Fighters (@IAFF18) May 23, 2019
First responders from across the province shared their condolences for Renville who passed away suddenly in his home on May 4.
He worked as an Acting Lieutenant with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services for 18 years. He leaves behind his wife Kristin, son Ethan (age 14), and daughter Zoe (age 12).
“Acting Lieutenant Renville was an exceptional member of our Local and Department. Ron was known for his skill as a firefighter, his positivity around the hall and his commitment to helping other members in need,” said the Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Union Local 18.
Today we are on our way to Vancouver to pay respects to Lt Ron Renville, his family and to stand beside @IAFF18 @FireChiefReid
My heart is heavy and my tears are here for their loss@iaff905 @BCFireChiefs @bcpffa @NanaimoFire pic.twitter.com/5epcy26M5f
— Karen Fry (@Karen_Fry) May 23, 2019
On our way to Vancouver this morning from SaltSpring, firefighter meetings done, and now to pay our respects to Lt Ron Renville a tremendous individual and great firefighter. @IAFF18 @IAFFCanada @bcpffa @FireChiefReid @BCFireChiefs pic.twitter.com/JD85z3gQax
— Gord Ditchburn (@PresBCPFFA) May 23, 2019
Tonight @VanFireRescue Shift 8A washed Ladder 8 and 8D waxed & polished Ladder 8 for A/Lt. Renville’s funeral tomorrow.@IAFF18 #Family #VFRS #ProudChief pic.twitter.com/Eub4x1vIwy
— Fire Chief Darrell Reid (@FireChiefReid) May 23, 2019
Tomorrow the women & men of @VanFireRescue celebrate the life of our brother, lost much too soon.
We stand with his family & friends.
Ron, you will always be a part of #VFRS. pic.twitter.com/8WDgHry68d
— Fire Chief Darrell Reid (@FireChiefReid) May 23, 2019
A service for Renville is being held at the First Baptist Church on Burrard Street this morning and is also being live-streamed for the public.
Nelson Street from Thurlow Street to Burrard Street and Burrard Street from Nelson Street to Smithe Street will be shut down between 11:30 am to 12 pm for the funeral procession.
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