Line of Duty Deaths Database

L. A. Eric Geddes
Name
L. A. Eric Geddes
Local
L0018, Vancouver
Gender
Male
Age
69
District
06
Occupation
Captain
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Contact/Exposure: Insufficient Info.
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Esophageal
Date of Death
7/7/2011
Year Placed On Wall
2012
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
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Eric passed away on July 7 2011 of esophageal cancer.He was dearly loved and is deeply missed by his wife Sharon, sons Douglas, Jeffrey, Darren and Grandchildren.

Eric is also missed by many family members and friends. Eric was very much a family man
and family was important to him and he was very important to us.

Eric was a dedicated firefighter and proudly served the Vancouver Fire Dept. for 31 years. He was on the Firemens Benefit Association
and upon retirement the Retired Firefighters Association had his leadership for 15 years.

Eric was an avid golfer and was very proud when he made a hole in one. He enjoyed his time on the golf course with fellow retired firefighters andhis other retired friends.

We love and miss you.
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