McMECHEN, W.Va. — Long-serving McMechen volunteer firefighter Garry Rose, 67, collapsed and died at the hospital Friday while responding to a medical emergency. Heart attack is the believed cause of death.
According to the McMechen Volunteer Fire Department’s website, Firefighter Rose served as a lieutenant, safety officer and trustee. He was the junior fire department advisor, a member of Project Life Saver, the search-and-rescue team, and a member of the first McMechen VFD squad to receive the Stork Award.
Firefighter Rose was also an active volunteer with several sports clubs, the Special Olympics, and a local soup kitchen.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters and five grandsons.