| It is with deep sadness and a great sense of loss, I inform you of the untimely passing of Firefighter Christopher A. Staley. Firefighter Staley made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to rescue a person in trouble in the Wicomico River on Saturday August 6, 2011. Firefighter Staley had 6 years of faithful service to this department and his community he so loved.
Known to many as Chris, he was a son, brother, and most importantly a friend to everyone he came into contact with over his life span. Firefighter Staley's viewing's are as follows:
VIEWING: Thursday August 11, 2011
Cobb Island VFD & EMS
17069 Cobb Island Rd
Cobb Island, Md
2 pm to 4 pm
6 pm to 8 pm
Fireman's Prayers at 7 pm
FUNERAL: Friday August 12, 2011
Christ Episcopal Church
13050 Rock Point Rd
Wayside, MD
11:00 am
Procession will leave Arehart-Echols Funeral Home in LaPlata, Maryland at 10:00 am.
Immediately following the burial we will welcome all family, friends and Fire Department members back to our station for food, refreshments, and fellowship at 17069 Cobb Island Rd, Cobb Island, MD 20625.
All Stations wishing to bring apparatus for coverage in line of procession are requested to contact Fire Captain Bobby Higgs at 301-259-4258.
Please keep the Staley family in your thoughts and prayers. |
