The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department regrets to announce the death of Firefighter Horace C. (“Chris”) Pendergrass assigned to Fire Station 41, B-Shift. Firefighter Pendergrass was an honored employee who served the residents and visitors of Fairfax County for over 20 years. In the early morning hours of October 22, 2011, Chris was found expired after shift change at Fire Station 41. Currently, all units assigned to Fire Station 41 have been placed out of service with many support mechanisms on their way, i.e. Grant McIntosh (Pastor), Bill Prasad (Behavioral Health), Lieutenant Raul Castillo (CRT), Captain Yolanda Hartwell (FIRST).
The Fairfax County Police Department and Office of the Medical Examiner states the cause of death is under investigation and will provide cause at a later date. All notifications to immediate family have been made, and request no phone calls until further notice.
Personnel from Fire Station 41 along with close friends have gathered at FS41 awaiting the respective departure of Firefighter Pendergrass for transport to the State Medical Examiners Office. As soon as arrangements are available, updated announcements will be made when formalized.
Authority of Deputy Chief Keith H. Johnson
1 comments:
I didn't know him very well. I worked with him in passing and fro my limited experiance, he seemed liked a very pleasant and easy going guy. It's a sad day and I will keep his family and our brotheres and sisters at 41 in my thoughts.
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