Donora Fire Company President Rhys Taylor has died
DONORA, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Donora Fire Company's president, Rhys Taylor has died
The fire company announced Monday evening that longtime volunteer firefighter and president Rhys Taylor has died.
Taylor began his career as an EMT in 2018.
He served as a volunteer firefighter for the Donora Fire Company for the last decade and was the president of the company for the last five years.
A public funeral visitation is being held at the 1st Baptist Church of Donora on Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A service for family members, firefighters, EMS workers, and law enforcement officers will be held at 7 p.m.
The funeral service is being held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ringgold High School.
Remembering and honoring Rhys Taylor
A black wreath has been placed outside of the Donora Fire Company station along with Taylor's helmet and gear.
Fire stations and EMS agencies throughout Washington County and the Mon Valley have been sharing messages of support on social media as the news of Taylor's passing was made public.
"Rhys's dedication and service to his community will never be forgotten," the Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company said.
A flag was raised outside of the Pleasant Hills station as an escort carried Taylor's body through the area.
"Rest Easy Brother. Fly high. We'll take it from here," the Rostraver Township Volunteer Fire Department said.
"Donora may be on the opposite side of the county from us, but the fire service is definitely a brotherhood," the Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company said.
