Zoneton fire sergeant, who served Louisville area for decades, dies of cancer

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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The Zoneton Fire Department is mourning the passing of one of its sergeants. The service announced Friday that Sgt. John Vickers died after a battle with cancer. They said that because of the cancer, they were treating it as a line of duty death. “We all understand the risks that come with the path we have chosen, but that knowledge is no match. “The reality is less heartbreaking and the pain is less difficult to bear,” said Zoneton Fire Chief Kevin Moulton, in a statement. Vickers served with Zoneton for seven years and worked in the Okolona Fire District for 30 years before that. Moulton called his death a “tremendous loss” and called him an important character. from the community. Moulton said the flags will fly at half-staff until sunset, when he will be buried. Details of his funeral have not yet been announced. His motorcycle will be on display at Station One, 5328 N. Preston Highway in Shepherdsville, for anyone who would like to pay their respects. “I wish I had the words to ease the pain we all feel, but I don't. I would remind us all that Sergeant Vickers would want us to pull up our bootstraps and continue doing the work he loved and that was close to his heart,” Moulton said.

ZONETON, Ky. —

The Zoneton Fire Department is mourning the passing of one of its sergeants.

The department announced Friday that Sgt. John Vickers died after a battle with cancer.

They said because of the cancer, they treated it as a line of duty death.

“We all understand the risks that come with the path we have chosen, but that knowledge does not make the reality any less heartbreaking or the pain any less difficult to bear,” Zoneton Fire Chief Kevin Moulton said in a statement.

Vickers served with Zoneton for seven years and worked in the Okolona Fire District for 30 years before that.

Moulton called his death a “tremendous loss” and called him a prominent figure in the community.

Moulton said the flags will fly at half-staff until sunset, when he will be buried. Details of his funeral have not yet been announced.

His motorcycle will be on display at Station One, 5328 N. Preston Highway in Shepherdsville, for anyone who would like to pay their respects.

“I wish I had the words to ease the pain we are all feeling, but I don't. I would remind us all that Sergeant Vickers would want us to pull up our bootstraps and continue doing the job he loved and held dear to his heart.” » Moulton said.