Our condolences to the Long family and the Charlotte Fire Department
of North Carolina. FireFighter Kent Long, 44, a 17 year veteran of the
Charlotte Fire Department, died Friday December 1, 2006. Just before
6PM, Kent collapsed at Station #23 while on duty. His brother
firefighters, as well as the medic crew on duty at the station,
attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful. He was transported
to Carolinas Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Our brother Kent leaves behind his wife Regina, and his three children,
Lance, Callie, and Gage. A visitation will be held for Kent on Monday
December 4, 2006 9:30-11:15AM at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. A funeral
service for Kent will follow at 11:30AM at the church sanctuary followed
by internment at Evergreen City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
has requested that memorial contributions be made to:
