Post by PUMP on Jan 1, 2008 10:26:30 GMT -5
Virginia -- It is with deep regret that the Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management reports the passing of Lieutenant Alex John Keepers. Around 430 AM, Monday, December 31, Keepers was involved in an automobile accident on the Point of Rocks Bridge while on his was on his way to work. Icy road conditions may have contributed to the accident, which is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.
Lt. Keepers joined the Department in January 2002 as a member of Recruit Class #6. Upon completion of the Recruit Academy in June 2002, Keepers was assigned to Arcola Fire-Rescue Station #9. Working his way up through the ranks, Keepers was promoted to Lieutenant in July 2007 and was assigned to Middleburg Fire-Rescue Station #3. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
“A loss of this magnitude, affects our entire family,” stated Loudoun County Fire-Rescue Chief Joseph Pozzo. “Alex was a valued member of our family and will be sorely missed by all who knew and worked with him”.
Lt. Keepers was also a long-time volunteer member of the Independent Hose Company in Frederick, Maryland.
The Loudoun County Department of Fire and Rescue and Emergency Management extends our deepest sympathy to Lieutenant Keepers’ family, the Loudoun County Career Fire Fighters Local #3756, and the Independent Hose Company.
Written and photos by Loudoun County Department of Fire Rescue
Lt. Keepers joined the Department in January 2002 as a member of Recruit Class #6. Upon completion of the Recruit Academy in June 2002, Keepers was assigned to Arcola Fire-Rescue Station #9. Working his way up through the ranks, Keepers was promoted to Lieutenant in July 2007 and was assigned to Middleburg Fire-Rescue Station #3. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
“A loss of this magnitude, affects our entire family,” stated Loudoun County Fire-Rescue Chief Joseph Pozzo. “Alex was a valued member of our family and will be sorely missed by all who knew and worked with him”.
Lt. Keepers was also a long-time volunteer member of the Independent Hose Company in Frederick, Maryland.
The Loudoun County Department of Fire and Rescue and Emergency Management extends our deepest sympathy to Lieutenant Keepers’ family, the Loudoun County Career Fire Fighters Local #3756, and the Independent Hose Company.
Written and photos by Loudoun County Department of Fire Rescue
