It is with regret we announce the death of Charlotte Road/Van Wyck (SC) Fire Department Lieutenant Dillon C. Denton at age 64. At approximately 8:00 PM last night, Lt. Denton was participating in fire hose loading activities when he informed other members that he wasn’t feeling well. Shortly thereafter, his condition worsened. He was immediately assisted by fellow firefighters who notified Lancaster County EMS. Upon accessing his condition, EMS Paramedics decided he should be airlifted by Med-Center Air to Carolina Medical Center. Lt. Denton was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and passed away at approximately 1:30 AM on December 7, 2010.
