Fire Chaplain Killed In On-Duty Crash (The Secret List-www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com)
It is with sincere regret that we advise you that he chaplain of the Sumter (S.C.) FD was killed in the Line of Duty in a motorcycle wreck this afternoon. 64-year-old the Rev. William Franklin of Dalzell was killed in the line of duty while on his way to the hospital to visit a fireman. The crash happened around 1420 hours….Chaplain Franklin was riding a 1999 Honda motorcycle when he ran into the passenger side of a 1995 Lincoln town car, which the Highway Patrol said had failed to yield the right-of-way. Franklin had been a minister at a Baptist church for 42 years…before becoming chaplain for the fire department, Franklin served as chaplain for the Department of Corrections for 30 years. Franklin leaves behind a wife, son, two daughters and several grandchildren.
Our sincere condolences to all affected. Check with www.SConFire.com for additional.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 11-11-08 / 2227 Hours
