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Nov 01 2017

Department Mourns Sudden Passing of President and Asst. Chief John Burns

Celebration of the Life of AFC/President John Burns

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Engine 331 “Old School” giving John Burns his last ride on his favorite rig.

A post shared by Kentland VFD 33 (@kentland33) on Oct 31, 2017 at 1:32pm PDT

The original anouncement was as follows:


It is with deep regret that the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department must announce the passing of our President and Assistant Chief John Burns. John suffered a sudden and unexpected medical emergency on Sunday October 23rd in the evening at the firehouse, and was taken to Bowie Health Center.

From there, he was transferred to PG Hospital where his condition deteriorated. On Monday night he was flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma Center. After evaluation and procedures there, the medical staff was unable to keep John with us and his family.

John being dedicated to public service and to the well-being of others is an organ donor, and is going to help many families in the very near future. John was also a dispatcher with Prince George’s County Public Safety Communications.

Services have been announced and are as follows:

Viewing

A viewing will be held at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20715, on Monday, October 30th from 3:31-5:30pm and 7-9pm.

Fire Department Memorial Service

A Fire Department Memorial Service will be held at Beall Funeral Home at 8pm on Monday, October 30th

Honor Ride

A procession will leave Beall Funeral Home at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31st, proceeding to Public Safety Communications (17321 Melford Blvd, Bowie, Maryland 20715) at approximately 10:30am and then past Company 33 at 7701 Landover Road at approximately 11:00am. The procession is expected to arrive at Fort Lincoln Cemetery (3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD 20722) by Noon.

Repast

A repast will be held at Company 33 7701 Landover Road, following services at Fort Lincoln.

Apparatus & Questions

Any apparatus that would like to be in the procession should contact Chief Bert Small (240-417-1921) or Chief Tim Clark (301-830-0102)

Any other questions should be directed to the Station Officer at Company 33 (301-773-6033)

Donations in Lieu of Flowers

John and Jennifer’s wishes are that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, 7701 Landover Road, Landover MD 20785

Remembering John

Original Notification from Fire Chief Roger Steger, Jr.

It is with deep regret that the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department must announce the passing of our President and Assistant Chief John Burns. John suffered a sudden and unexpected medical emergency on Sunday October 23rd in the evening at the firehouse, and was taken to Bowie Health Center. From there, he was transferred to PG Hospital where his condition deteriorated. On Monday night he was flown to Baltimore Shock Trauma Center. After evaluation and procedures there, the medical staff was unable to keep John with us and his family.

John being dedicated to public service and to the well-being of others is an organ donor, and is going to help many families in the very near future.

The Kentland Volunteer Fire Department is working through this tragedy with the family of John, and with our members. As more information becomes available we will be sure to post it on our social media platforms. The firehouse on Landover Road is open for anyone that wants to stop by. Our members and John’s family will appreciate all of your support as we go through this difficult time.

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