Rodney Heard is survived by his wife, Lisa, six children and numerous grandchildren Author: Alex Fees (KSDK) Updated: 5:13 PM CDT June 28, 2021
ST. LOUIS Funeral services took place Monday for St. Louis Firefighter Rodney Heard, who served the community for 22 years. Heard died from COVID-19, June 15.
His memorial service was held at New Spring Church on Lewis and Clark Boulevard.
St. Louis Fire Department officials say Heard served in several neighborhood fire houses before going to work in department support services.
The memorial service made for quite a sight in the parking lot of New Spring Church, with no less than 15 firetrucks lined up, forming a frame for a very large American flag and providing a pathway for Heard’s remains to enter and exit his memorial service. Friends, family, fellow firefighters and others gathered to pay their respects.
St. Louis City firefighter who died from COVID-19 to be laid to rest today
By KMOV Staff
ST. LOUIS (KMOV) St. Louis City’s fire department is mourning one of their own lost to COVID-19.
The fire department said, “It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the Line of Duty death of St. Louis Firefighter Rodney Heard.”
Heard was infected with coronavirus while working and died from complications caused by the virus on June 15. He was 56 years old and worked with the fire department for more than 25 years.
“During this difficult time, we ask that you keep the family and friends of Firefighter Heard uplifted in prayer and thoughts,” the department said.
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