FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – A 16-year-old volunteer firefighter from Franklin County was laid to rest on Saturday, receiving full professional honors after dying in the line of duty.
Chevy Gall, a member of the Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District, died on April 4 while responding to a reported water rescue. His car collided with another vehicle on Route 50 near Highway 185.
“It’s one of the things that makes the fire service unique, is how we all come together in times of tragedy like this,” said Captain Matt Coppin of the Metro West Fire Protection District.
The funeral was held at Life Stream Church in Washington, Missouri, where Gall was honored in front of a packed congregation that included his family, friends, and firefighters from across the area. Captain Matt Coppin noted that more than 40 fire departments from across the region and state attended the funeral to honor Gall.
Gall had begun his career in the fire service last November and was known for his passion for helping people and eagerness to learn. As Gall was escorted from the church to his final resting place, Coppin remarked that the ceremony served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve.
The community’s support during the funeral provided comfort to Gall’s family and colleagues, highlighting the solidarity within the fire service in times of tragedy.
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