Matthew Blankenship - Firefighter - Missouri

Firefighter Matthew Blankenship, age 38, died on July 20, 2013, in Missouri.

Matthew was a volunteer member of the Marshfield Fire Department. He had 4 years of service with the department.

On July 13, 2013, Matt and another firefighter were attempting to extinguish a fire in a two storey house.

Conditions inside the structure quickly deteriorated and they became trapped.

Matt was rescued by other firefighters and immediately transported to the hospital.

Matt was severely burned in the structure fire. He was burned over 75 percent of his body and was placed in a medically induced coma.

But he tragically passed away from his injuries.

The Marshfield Fire Department is in mourning over the loss of their brother. 

Saint Florian, Patron Saint
of Firefighters, pray for Matt

Matt worked as a mechanic at a Peterbilt dealership in Springfield, Missouri. 

Matt is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife and three children. 

Thank you for your service to the public, Matt. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty. Amen. 

Pray for all who linger and suffer. Amen. 

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