Our condolences to the Wilburn family and the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department of Maryland. Former Fire Chief Edward Wilburn, 64, a 33 year veteran of the Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department, died Saturday December 9, 2006. Ed was heading to the fire station to respond to a report of a trailer fire when he experienced a medical emergency. He lost control of his vehicle and it left the roadway coming to rest about 25 feet from the highway. His brother firefighters repsonded and pulled him from his truck and attempted to resuscitate him. He was flown to Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland where he was pronounced dead.

     Edward joined the Deep Creek Volunter Fire Department - Company 30 in 1973 and served previously in the capacity of Fire Chief and was the Current President as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

     Our brother Ed leaves behind his wife Betty, his daughter Kimberly, and his son Steven. A visitation will be held for Ed on Monday December 11, 2006 2-4PM and 7-9PM, and Tuesday December 12, 2006 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Newman Funeral Homes in Grantsville. A funeral service will be held for Ed on Wednesday December 13, 2006 11AM at Hoyes United Methodist Church, followed by internment in the Hoyes Church Cemetery.