Deven Gale, a 19-year-old firefighter, died on July 13 after she was struck by a falling tree in the line of duty.
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July 21, 2023 - 12:04 PM
A memorial procession is being held for the Revelstoke firefighter who lost her life on the job last week.
The City of Revelstoke and B.C. Wildfire Service are holding Devyn Gale’s memorial in the city's downtown tomorrow, July 22, starting at 12:25. A service procession will be travelling between the Revelstoke Fire Hall and Revelstoke Secondary School.
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It will include an honour guard and representatives from first-responder agencies.
After the procession there will be a brief service at the high school gym at 1:30 p.m. Afterwards there will be a reception at Queen Elizabeth Park and a colour party.
Gale died after getting struck by a falling tree while on duty on July 13.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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