Larry Leggio and John Mesh - Firefighter Fatalities - Kansas City, Missouri

Firefighters Larry Leggio, age 43, and John Mesh, age 39, died in the line of duty on October 12, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Larry Leggio (L); John Mesh (R)

Both men were members of the Kansas City Fire Department. Larry had 17 years of service. John had 13 years of service. 

About 7:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a fire at an apartment building in the Old Northeast District.  During the firefighting operation, part of the structure collapsed trapping four firefighters under rubble. 

A rescue team was able to able to extract all of the men who were rushed to several nearby hospitals. 

Despite valiant efforts on the part of medical staff, tragically Larry Leggio and John Mesh could not be revived and were pronounced deceased. 

The other two firefighters were released from the hospital. 

Larry and John had carried two residents out of the second floor of the apartment building and down ladders before the fatal structural collapse. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by local, state and federal authorities. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Larry and
for John and for those who
have lost them.

Donations to support the families of Larry and John can be made by check, payable to IAFF Local 42, 6320 Manchester Ave., Suite 42A; Kansas City, Missouri, 64133.

The members of the Kansas City Fire Department are in mourning over the deaths of their brothers. They are heroes who will be forever remembered.

The loved ones of Larry and John are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. They were good men who did their best. They will be forever mourned.

Larry is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother and his wife. 

John is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and his four daughters.

Thank you for your service to Kansas City, Larry and John. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Larry Leggio is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray that John Mesh is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.