Our condolences to the Copeland family and the Charlotte Fire Department of North Carolina. Captain Michael Copeland, 50, a 23 year veteran of the Charlotte Fire Department died Saturday January 25, 2003. Michael was the incident commander at a live fire training exercise when he suffered an apparent heart attack. He was exiting the apparatus in full gear when he collapsed. Neither his brothers nor the staff at Carolinas Medical Center were able to resuscitate him.

     The family has requested a private ceremony for immediate family only. Michael had arranged to be cremated after his death. A 'Celebration of Life' for Michael's friends and brother firefighters will be held Saturday February 1, 2003 at Rockin K Ranch off of Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte. Our brother Michael leaves behind a daughter. Memorial donations in Michael's name can be made to:

In Memory of Michael Copeland NRA of America P.O. Box 420648 Palm Coast, FL 32142