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Funeral held for Texas firefighter killed saving his family

He was making sure his wife and children were safe when the fire grew and overwhelmed him

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TOW, Texas — Dozens of first responders from across Llano County lead a procession to the Tow Community Center Thursday morning. Their trucks surround the pavilion as members of the Tow Volunteer Fire Department stand in silence as the father of Ronald Sanderson carries in his son’s ashes.

The father of five’s neighbors share stories about their friend with the 250 guest in attendance for the memorial.

“There were times when I would come home from work and my lawn would be mowed. And I knew that Ronald had mowed that yard,” said Reverend Gary Sutton, Sanderson’s neighbor.

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