Brad Clark Obituary, Death – Since the untimely death of Lieutenant Brad Clark, a respected leader, friend, and colleague, five years have passed. Lt. Clark and three other heroic firemen from Engine 6 were responding to an accident on Interstate 295 on the fatal evening of October 11, 2018. Their lives were transformed irrevocably only seconds after they stopped to help when a vehicle crashed into their engine.
Lt. Brad Clark, 43, was a beloved member of the community who put the welfare of others ahead of his own without question. Those who were lucky enough to have known him will carry his memory with them forever. The Virginia State Police arrived quickly and revealed the tragic results of the collision. The Hanover County Fire-EMS team responded quickly to the two-car collision and began working tirelessly to alleviate the situation.
Then disaster struck when a tractor-trailer traveling south hit the engine, causing injuries to three Fire-EMS workers. Lt. Brad Clark tragically passed away at the site, and two others were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The tractor-trailer driver was severely injured and needed to be extricated from the truck’s cab. Heavy rainfall, powerful gusts, and tornadoes delivered by Hurricane Michael contributed to the already hazardous conditions that led to the disaster. The tragic death of Lt. Brad Clark highlights the risks faced by first responders on a daily basis.
He embodies the heroic ideal by risking his own life to ensure the safety of others. Let us remember Lt. Clark with gratitude and resolve to his ideals on this solemn occasion. Let us keep his memory alive, not just in our thoughts, but in our deeds as well. Lastly, let us not forget his last words, “PLEASE MOVE OVER!!!” Let us work toward a future where our first responders are welcomed into the safe environments they have earned. Lt. Brad Clark’s legacy will shine brightly, illuminating the path forward until such senseless deaths are no more.
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