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Firefighter Funeral Procession In Downtown

Moapa Valley Progress

Firefighters from throughout the southern Nevada region joined in a grand funeral procession in Overton on Saturday for retired Henderson Battallion Chief and local resident Randall Jones. Photo courtesy of Lsa Rebman.

Downtown Overton became the setting for an honorary funeral procession on Saturday at about noon. Firemen from throughout the region came to pay last respect to retired Henderson Fire Department Battallion Chief, Randall Jones who passed away on January 17 at his home in Overton.

The procession included an Honor Guard, the Las Vegas Firefighters Bagpipe and Drum Corps, and more than 30 City of Henderson Firefighters. At the end of the procession were nine different emergency vehicles representing, various regional rescue and firefighting entities including MedicWest, City of North Las Vegas, City of Las Vegas, Henderson and Clark County. An engine from Logandale station 73 also participated in the procession.

The procession began at the Overton Fire Station #74. From there it turned south on Moapa Valley Blvd. and went through the main street district in Overton. The route then turned west on Thomas Ave. and passed beneath and arch made by two tall ladder trucks at Thomas and Jones. The procession ended at the LDS Overton Chapel where funeral services were held.

A funeral procession in honor of former Overton resident and retired firefighter Randall Jones passes between a high arch formed by two tall ladder trucks at Thomas and Jones in Overton on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rebman.

“It was a pretty impressive sight,” said volunteer firefighter Mike Otero who was in the Station 73 engine during the procession. “It was an honor to be a part of it.”

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2 thoughts on “Firefighter Funeral Procession In Downtown”

  1. Jane I am very sorry about your loss, I remember growing up together, and working with him at Overton Motors and then motor cycle riding, I ran in to him a few times on the fire dept. At fires and training days he will be missed. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your kids.

    Sincerly, Robert,Rebecca Johnson.

  2. Jane I am very sorry about your loss, I remember growing up together, and working with him at Overton Motors and then motor cycle riding, I ran in to him a few times on the fire dept. At fires and training days he will be missed. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your kids.

    Sincerly, Robert,Rebecca Johnson.

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