08/05/2022
Our hearts are heavy with this loss. Praying for family and community tonight.
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From the moment it was known that Firefighter/Engineer Dan Patterson would not return to us, he was made comfortable and available to family and friends.
In that instant, the richest of fire service traditions and the highest of honors was initiated for those who have served with him. In 30 minute shifts, 24 hours every day since, a member of the Spokane Valley Fire Department has stood guard at Dan’s hospital room door, protecting every visit, every moment of solitude with Dan, every gathering of the family with Dan, every time his hand was held, every quiet unanswered conversation with him.
Today, his strong heart fell silent, and the next steps in caring for Dan and his family have begun.