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Very saddened to learn of the passing to Capt William "Iron Bill" Dowling (43) Houston Fire Dept (HFD), Texas
Capt Dowling was severely injured at a Commercial Fire in 2013 following a roof collapse. The 5 Alarm Fire also claimed the lives of 4 other Firefighters and injured 13 others
Capt Dowling passed away Tuesday in hospital in Colorado of complications as a result of his injuries
HFD released the following statement:
"The men and women of the Houston Fire Department mourn the loss Captain William ?Iron Bill? Dowling. Captain William Dowling has died on Today, March 7, 2017. Captain Dowling entered the Houston Fire Department 17 years ago, on March 21, 2000. He retired on June 1, 2013 after suffering career ending and life altering injuries in the Southwest Inn fire on May 31, 2013, that killed four other Houston firefighters. The Southwest Inn fire is considered the deadliest day in Houston Fire Department history. Captain Dowling passed away today due to complications of the injuries. The incredible strength and bravery he showed as he and his family rebuilt his life ? and theirs ? after his injuries inspired us all. Please keep the Dowling family and all of the men and women of our fire department in your prayers."
http://www.firehouse.com/news/12313098/seriously-injured-in-deadly-13-motel-fire-houstons-iron-bill-dies-firefighter-lodd-news
Thoughts are with his wife Jacki, Children and Family
RIP Iron Bill
Ar dheis D? go raibh a anam
Capt Dowling was severely injured at a Commercial Fire in 2013 following a roof collapse. The 5 Alarm Fire also claimed the lives of 4 other Firefighters and injured 13 others
Capt Dowling passed away Tuesday in hospital in Colorado of complications as a result of his injuries
HFD released the following statement:
"The men and women of the Houston Fire Department mourn the loss Captain William ?Iron Bill? Dowling. Captain William Dowling has died on Today, March 7, 2017. Captain Dowling entered the Houston Fire Department 17 years ago, on March 21, 2000. He retired on June 1, 2013 after suffering career ending and life altering injuries in the Southwest Inn fire on May 31, 2013, that killed four other Houston firefighters. The Southwest Inn fire is considered the deadliest day in Houston Fire Department history. Captain Dowling passed away today due to complications of the injuries. The incredible strength and bravery he showed as he and his family rebuilt his life ? and theirs ? after his injuries inspired us all. Please keep the Dowling family and all of the men and women of our fire department in your prayers."
http://www.firehouse.com/news/12313098/seriously-injured-in-deadly-13-motel-fire-houstons-iron-bill-dies-firefighter-lodd-news
Thoughts are with his wife Jacki, Children and Family
RIP Iron Bill
Ar dheis D? go raibh a anam
