Line of Duty Deaths Database

Gilbert H. Smith, Jr.
Name
Gilbert H. Smith, Jr.
Local
L1257, Port of Seattle Fire Fighters
Gender
Male
Age
60
District
07
Occupation
Fire Fighter/EMT
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Chemicals
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Pancreatic
Date of Death
11/30/2015
Year Placed On Wall
2018
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
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Brother Gilbert Smith passed away on November 29, 2015 from pancreatic cancer as a result of repeated exposures over a 31 year career at the SeaTac International Airport. Brother Smith was an ARFF FF/EMT/Engineer, and head of the airport HAZMAT team. His death was officially pronounced as a result of his occupation as a FF in September of 2017, to the relief of his immediate and extended families. He is survived by his wife Cheryl and children Romala, Gilbert, Fortune and Ilisha. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Local 1257.
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Brother Gilbert Smith passed away on November 29, 2015 from pancreatic cancer as a result of repeated exposures over a 31 year career at the SeaTac International Airport. Brother Smith was an ARFF FF/EMT/Engineer, and head of the airport HAZMAT team. His death was officially pronounced as a result of his occupation as a FF in September of 2017, to the relief of his immediate and extended families. He is survived by his wife Cheryl and children Romala, Gilbert, Fortune and Ilisha. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Local 1257.
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