Line of Duty Deaths Database

Kelly J. Ferner
Name
Kelly J. Ferner
Local
L1253, Cranbrook
Gender
Male
Age
48
District
06
Occupation
Lieutenant
Type of Duty
Fatal Injury Cause
Overexertion/Stress/Strain - Overexertion/Strain, Insufficient Info
Nature of Fatal Injury
Other/Miscellaneous - Heart Attack
Date of Death
2/13/2005
Year Placed On Wall
2005
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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City/State
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Website Comments
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Lieutenant Kelly J. Ferner of IAFF Local 1253-Cranbrook, British Columbia. Brother Ferner died Sunday, February 13, 2005 of a heart attack after responding to a medical call. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 18, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. (Cranbrook time) at the Alliance Church, 1200 Kootenay Street-North, Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 5X1, (250) 489-4704. Request that all dressed uniformed members to muster at 1:00 p.m. in the church’s gym. A short get together will take place in the gym after the service, followed by a reception at the Legion.
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Biographical Comments
Kelly was always larger than life. His enthusiasm for life and his desire to achieve was evident in the way he lived his life. He truly loved and respected his job as a fire fighter, but nothing was more important to him than his family. He was a selfless man, never wanting for himself, only for his family and friends. He was a natural athlete, excelling in every sport, especially hockey. His love of sports was passed on to his children and to the many athletes he coached, both in hockey and softball. He was also an avid gardener, artist and lover of 50s & 60s music. As busy as his life was he was never too busy to lend a hand or to stop and share an amusing story.
(Submitted by the Ferner Family for the 2005 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial)
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