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Ohio Captain Dies in Charity Event
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FirefighterNation.com has learned that a Canton, Ohio fire captain has died while participating in a charity event.
Captain James M. Hall was playing with fellow firefighters in a charity basketball game against police officers on May 30, 2009 when he suddenly collapsed. CPR was immediately started, however he was unable to be revived. Captain Hall was a member of the Canton Fire Department for over twenty years.
In 2003 Hall was recognized by the department as Firefighter of the Year for actions he and another firefighter performed to rescue a young boy from a house fire.
An investigation into why Hall collapsed is pending. No official cause has been stated.
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FirefighterNation.com has learned that a Canton, Ohio fire captain has died while participating in a charity event.
Captain James M. Hall was playing with fellow firefighters in a charity basketball game against police officers on May 30, 2009 when he suddenly collapsed. CPR was immediately started, however he was unable to be revived. Captain Hall was a member of the Canton Fire Department for over twenty years.
In 2003 Hall was recognized by the department as Firefighter of the Year for actions he and another firefighter performed to rescue a young boy from a house fire.
An investigation into why Hall collapsed is pending. No official cause has been stated.
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Permalink Reply by Harry Rogers on
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All prayers and thoughts go out to the family of our brother. He was with us for a longtime and now will be serving the Lord in heaven. Rest in peace brother!
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Permalink Reply by Chaplain Robert A Crutchfield on
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I'm sorry to hear of the loss of one of our brother firefighters. My prayers and condolences go out to all who knew Captain Hall. May God Bless His Soul !
Yours in Christ,
Chaplain Crutchfield
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Permalink Reply by Charles Bowles on
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RIP
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Permalink Reply by Jacob Fouts on
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It is sad to hear that another brother is lost. May he rest in peace and the Lord be with his family and friends as well as the members of the Department and community that he served. Their tragedy will be in our hearts.
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Permalink Reply by Matthew J Strausbaugh on
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Rest in peace brother.
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Permalink Reply by Matthew Catoe on
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R.I.P Capt.
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Permalink Reply by Anthony Bernal on
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Sorry to hear about this, another loss to the firefighter and emergency medical family. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and the Canton, Ohio fire department.
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Permalink Reply by Chief Stan Tarnowski on
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My condolences to the immediate family, fire department family, and all his global brothers and sisters that share in the quest to bring safety to their community. Capn. Hall was giving of himself for the benefit of those less fortunate when he was struck. Just an all around amazing human being. Giving so others may live a safer and better life. Thank You Capn. for your years of service and your dedication to your family and your community. Rest in Peace.. Chief Tarnowski, (Ret.) Atlanta Ga.
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Permalink Reply by tito on
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I would go with the comrades of the brave Captain of Canton, Ohio and his family at this very difficult time. A big hug.
On behalf of the Firefighters from the Group of Firefighters Volunteer Argentina.
Debido a que somos parte de una gran hermandad sin fronteras quiero acompañar a los camaradas de este valiente Capitan en este momento tan dificil. Un gran abrazo.
Again my condolences to all.
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Permalink Reply by Dewayne and Diana Bean on
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Sorry to hear of this unfortunate loss. God bless the department, family and friends.
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