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Members of the Washington Township Fire Department are mourning the death of Firefighter Jason W. Kirby. Firefighter Kirby died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at his home.
Jason was first hired by Washington Township in August 1991. He served the fire department and the community in many capacities, including part-time firefighter, emergency medical technician and assistant fire instructor. He was a member of Ohio-Task Force 1 Urban Search & Rescue Team.
He was an active member and officer of the Washington Township Firefighters Association and coordinated numerous Ice Cream Socials and Fire Department Appreciation Dinners. In addition, he was an advisor to the Washington Township Fire Explorers Post 3369. Jason could always be counted on to contribute his time and abilities whenever and wherever he was needed.
Jason was employed full-time by Lion Apparel as Regional Sales Manager.
In honor of Firefighter Kirby, the flag will be lowered at Station 42 until Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at sundown. Black bunting will also be displayed on the station sign and black badge covers may be worn by fire personnel until that time.
Funeral arrangements are as follows: the viewing will be Monday, December 14 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Ave from 4-8 pm. The funeral will also be at Southminster Presbyterian Church on Tuesday at 10 am. Recognizing that employees may be interested in expressing their condolences, further details regarding the opportunity to do so will be forthcoming.
Jason was first hired by Washington Township in August 1991. He served the fire department and the community in many capacities, including part-time firefighter, emergency medical technician and assistant fire instructor. He was a member of Ohio-Task Force 1 Urban Search & Rescue Team.
He was an active member and officer of the Washington Township Firefighters Association and coordinated numerous Ice Cream Socials and Fire Department Appreciation Dinners. In addition, he was an advisor to the Washington Township Fire Explorers Post 3369. Jason could always be counted on to contribute his time and abilities whenever and wherever he was needed.
Jason was employed full-time by Lion Apparel as Regional Sales Manager.
In honor of Firefighter Kirby, the flag will be lowered at Station 42 until Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at sundown. Black bunting will also be displayed on the station sign and black badge covers may be worn by fire personnel until that time.
Funeral arrangements are as follows: the viewing will be Monday, December 14 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Ave from 4-8 pm. The funeral will also be at Southminster Presbyterian Church on Tuesday at 10 am. Recognizing that employees may be interested in expressing their condolences, further details regarding the opportunity to do so will be forthcoming.
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Comment by Michael A. Stonecipher on December 18, 2009 at 2:34am
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god bless your department and his family
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Comment by John on December 14, 2009 at 9:38am
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Thank you all My brothers and sisters for your support and condolences
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Comment by Tom Wheland on December 14, 2009 at 9:16am
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GODSPEED my brother.
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Comment by Zeke Harman on December 13, 2009 at 5:16pm
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RIP-My prayers go out to his family and his firehouse family.
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Comment by Tim Brooke on December 12, 2009 at 7:24am
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RIP Brother Prayers are with you in your loss.
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Thank You All for the condolences
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Comment by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on December 11, 2009 at 10:17pm
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John:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept my condolences on behalf of the Clover Twp Fire Department.
Art
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Comment by andrew shapiro on December 11, 2009 at 9:21pm
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What a terrible loss for a great family and the firefighting community. My sincere condolences to all.
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Comment by Brad on December 11, 2009 at 8:32pm
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He will be sadly missed. Jason taught me a lot of what I know in my FFI class. He was a great firefighter and person. He will be missed. Rest in Peace brother...
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Comment by Rick K. on December 11, 2009 at 4:41pm
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My prayers are with the family and department.May you Rest in Peace Brother
Rick K.
Ebenezer Fire Prot.Dist.(Springfield,Missouri)
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