Line of Duty Deaths Database

Mitchell Christian
Name
Mitchell Christian
Local
L0706, Ashland
Gender
Male
Age
60
District
08
Occupation
Battalion Chief
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Smoke/Toxic Fire Prod.
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Prostate
Date of Death
4/10/2023
Year Placed On Wall
2024
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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City/State
Date
Summary
Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Chief Mitchell Christian, IAFF 8th District Local 706, Ashland, Kentucky. Brother Christian, 60, passed away on Apr. 10, 2023 after succumbing to occupational cancer.

Visitation will be held on Thurs., Apr. 13, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Ashland Central Fire Station, 1021 Carter Ave., Ashland, KY 41101; phone: (606) 385-3235. A funeral service will follow at the Fire Station beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the local or the family can be sent to IAFF Local 706, PO Box 1512, Ashland, KY 41105-1512.
Biographical Comments
Mitch Christian was diagnosed with prostate cancer while still on duty in 2019 after 24 years of service. He remained with the department until August of 2020 when he retired, due to his illness, after 25 years. He continued to battle the cancer until his death on March 10th, 2023.
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