Detroit Fire Capt. Franklin Williams
April 7, 2020
Michigan
Detroit Fire Department
COVID-19
Detroit Fire Capt. Franklin Williams lost his battle with COVID-19 Wednesday after several days on a ventilator. He leaves behind a loving wife, seven children and many colleagues in mourning from Engine 44 Ladder 18. Franklin was a devoted father to seven children in this blended family – and the same can be said about his career with Detroit Fire, Engine 44, Ladder 18.
NOTE: 52 Firefighters with the Detroit Fire Department are currently positive with COVID-19.
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Jonathan Parnell
Captain Jonathan Parnell
March 24, 2020
Michigan
Detroit Police Department
COVID-19
Captain Jonathan Parnell died as the result of contracting COVID-19 while on duty. Captain Parnell had served with the Detroit Police Department for 31 years and was assigned to the Homicide Unit. He is survived by three sons.
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