Brecksville firefighter dies after battle with illness
Published: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:10 AM EDT|Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Brecksville Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following the death of a firefighter following a battle with an illness.
Brecksville Fire Chief Nick Zamiska confirmed that Bruce Gordon died on Friday, March 10.
Gordon, 60, was a member of the department for 40 years where he acted as firefighter and a paramedic.
“He will be missed by all,” Zamiska said in a comment. “Truly the best of the best.”
Funeral details have not been announced.
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