Albert was a member of the Tacoma Fire Department. He was a member of the Technical Rescue Team. He had 12 years of service.
Albert was responding to an emergency medical incident. He apparently suffered a heart attack at the scene. His comrades provided life support and rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he died around noon.
Fire Department officials stated that he will be missed. Albert was well loved and well regarded by his colleagues. When he was hired at age 47, he was the oldest person ever to be hired by the Tacoma Fire Department.
Family members describe Al as an environmentalist, musician, world traveler, athlete, mountain climber and seaman. Al had his maritime Captain's license and had a long history with sloops and schooners.
Friends describe him as never having a bad word to say about anyone, generous and
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| Saint Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters, pray for Al |
Albert lived on Marrowstone Island in a house he designed and built himself. He was not married and had no children.
Al is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his sister, Gail Robinson; and his brothers, Greg and Brian Nejmeh.
Thank you for serving, Al.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen.
Let us pray that Albert is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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