Firefighters’ funeral details announced
Funeral details have today been announced for the four firefighters who tragically lost their lives in a warehouse blaze in Atherstone on Stour.
The funerals of John Averis, aged 27, from Tredington; Ian Reid, aged 44, from Stratford; Ashley Stephens, aged 20, and Darren Yates Badley, aged 24, both from Alcester, will take place on the mornings of the following dates:
John Averis Friday 30 November 2007
Ian Reid Monday 3 December 2007
Ashley Stephens Wednesday 5 December 2007
Darren Yates-Badley Friday 7 December 2007
William Brown, Warwickshire’s County Fire Officer, said: “The funerals mark a time of quiet reflection and great mourning for the loss of our heroic firefighters.”
A memorial service will also be held to allow people to pay their own respects and tributes. Further details on the funerals and memorial will be issued.
A Warwickshire Firefighters Families Fund, set up following the tragedy, is now approaching £100,000, for more details on how to donate see the link below.
Warwickshire Police is conducting a full investigation into the fire, which occurred on Friday, November 2, and is working with the Health and Safety Executive and the Fire and Rescue Service.