A Somber Day for Escambia County....

Today we will honor a fallen firefighter who died in the line of duty last week, it will be a somber day in Escambia County.  It is my understanding that planning for this event has been taking place for four days straight so that this man will receive the hero's service and burial he deserves.  It is my understanding that there will be 70 Firetrucks from around the Southeast in attendance-- along with thousands of family members, firemen, and citizens participating in this service.

Memorial Service for District Chief Dwain Bradshaw Details:

The community is invited to pay their respects to Escambia County Fire Rescue Volunteer District Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw Tuesday, Nov. 12, when he will be honored with a service and memorial procession before being laid to rest.

Bradshaw, age 41, a Volunteer District Chief at Escambia County Fire Rescue Station #1 in Bellview and Volunteer Assistant District Chief for ECFR Station #2 in Beulah, was killed Nov. 6 while on scene at a multi-vehicle accident on the Muscogee Bridge.

Services for Chief Bradshaw are scheduled as follows:

•             Visitation: 10-11 a.m. - Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 E. Nine Mile Road.

•             Funeral services: 11 a.m. -Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 E. Nine Mile Road.

•             General public attending the funeral, but not part of the procession must park at the John R. Jones complex. ECAT will transport attendees to and from the services.

•             Grave site: Immediately following funeral services - Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Road

Those wanting to pay their respects along the route are asked to please follow these safety rules:

•             Procession route will begin at Hillcrest Baptist Church proceeding West on Nine Mile Road to South Pine Forest Road ending at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

•             Do not set up on Hillcrest Baptist Church property or block entrances and exits.

•             Anyone near the route, please be aware traffic will potentially be stopped and delayed approximately 45-60 minutes.  Procession traffic may impact the funeral route from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. You may want to avoid the area altogether.

•             All exit ramps from I-10 at Exit 7 for Pine Forest Road will be temporarily closed during the procession.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, those interested in donating to the Bradshaw family may do so through the Chief Dwain Bradshaw Memorial Fund GoFundMe. All donations will be given to the family.