Memorial Service Held for LAFD Captain Matthew McKnight

LOS ANGELES - A well-attended memorial service was held today in Westlake Village, to honor fallen Los Angeles Fire Department Captain/Paramedic Matthew G. McKnight.

Captain McKnight died suddenly while on duty August 12, 2013 at the LAFD Metropolitan Fire Communication Center, where he supervised the life safety needs of America's second largest City.

LAFD Captain/Paramedic Matthew McKnight
(1962-2013)

Captain McKnight, age 51 - a thirty-one year veteran of the LAFD, is survived by a wife and two young children, as well as two brothers who are active-duty City of Los Angeles Firefighters.

In lieu of flowers, the McKnight family has encouraged donations to:

Children's Hunger Fund
P.O. Box 7085
Mission Hills, CA
91346-7085
(800) 708-7589

OR

Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund
815 Colorado Blvd
4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Members of the McKnight family and Los Angeles Fire Department remain appreciative of the kindness and support of so many at a difficult time. Those wishing to offer an on-line note of condolence or special memory, are encouraged to post their sentiments by clicking here - or via Facebook.

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