Captain Walter C. Sumner, 49, of the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department on January 24, 2012 passed away within 24 hours of responding to an incident. Captain Sumner suffered a heart attack. Captain Sumner passed away from complications related to that heart attack.
Fire Chief Christian Karotko of the neighboring Endinboro Volunteer Fire Department had these word to say about Fire Captain Walt Summer..."Today, we lost brother firefighter and good friend Walt Sumner. Walt was a true brother to all in the fire service. Whether on the fireground or leading the torches in a live burn, he always had our backs. No matter how bad the situation, he was always right there. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Sumner family and our Brothers and Sisters at Cranesville Station 60. You will be sadly missed but know you will continue to always have our back and watch over us. Rest easy my friend.
Hard times come and go but we stick together because we are one big family, brothers and sisters. It doesn't matter where your from or what color your bucket is, we're united as one. People depend on us and depend on each other. We get through it and when the bell goes off, we will still get on the rig and go, even on our weakest days. We are firefighters, a brotherhood of courageous people. Our apparatus roll with a full crew now, unseen Hero's riding beside us, guiding us to where we need to go..."
(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.)
