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Ohio firefighters, city honor Capt. Edward Janik

Biographical Info

Age: 53

Additional Info: Captain Edward Jenik had served with the Highland Heights Fire Department for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter and granddaughter.

Cause of Death: Jenik died of a heart attack while on duty.

Date of Incident: September 27, 2006


Ohio firefighters, city honor Capt. Edward Janik

By Susan Ketchum

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS- Fire trucks and police cars from the Hillcrest-area communities moved slowly beneath the crossed ladders of a city fire truck Tuesday at Knollwood Cemetery.

It was the traditional salute to a fallen firefighter, but this time it was one of their own. Capt. Edward Jenik, 54, died of a heart attack Sept. 28 while on duty.

The City of Highland Heights and its residents have lost a great fire fighter and friend, Chief Edward Bencin said in a press release. ...

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