The Detroit Fire Dept loss a great FireFighter on the early morning of Sat November 15th. FireFighter Harris was a 17 year vet of Engine Company 23 when he was killed fighting a fire at a vacant house that was a arson fire. Here Here to Fire Fighter Harris you will be missed Brother and your prayers are with your family and fellow Brothers and sisters of the Fire Dept. Rest in Pease God be with your soul while you rest.
Michael IAFF Local 73 ST. Louis Fire Dept.
Permalink Reply by T.J. on November 17, 2008 at 1:42pm
Yes this is truly sad, Harris was a brother of one of my friends I know who is also on Detroit Fire Dept. and he was working the fire too when the roof collapsed on Harris. God Bless his family.
WALTER P. HARRIS
Active Senior Firefighter
Engine-23, 6th Battalion
Lived: 09/11/1970 to 11/15/2008
Served: 03/11/1991 to 11/15/2008
Visitation:
Community Christian Fellowship
8131 E. Outer Dr.
Detroit, MI 48213
11/20/08 4 to 9 P.M.
Service:
Second Ebenezer Church
14601 Dequindre St.
Detroit, MI 48212
11/21/08 10:00 A.M.
Interment:
Elmwood Cemetery
People who wish to make financial contributions to the family may do so at:
WALTER P. HARRIS
Memorial Fund
250 W. Larned Street, Suite 202
Detroit, MI 48226