Firefighter Marcelo Garcia III
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Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia: Honoring a Hero with Heartfelt Tributes and a City’s United Pause
In a solemn yet powerful tribute, the City of Houston has postponed its regular City Council meeting this week to honor the life and sacrifice of one of its own, Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia. A hero who gave everything in the line of duty, Garcia tragically lost his life battling a warehouse fire in the Greater East End on November 6. In his memory, Houston is coming together for a series of public events and heartfelt gestures to ensure his bravery and service are never forgotten.
Houston Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Firefighter Marcelo Garcia III
The Houston Fire Department is grieving the tragic Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Marcelo Garcia III, who lost his life while bravely battling a warehouse fire in Greater East End on the night of November 6. Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz expressed his deep gratitude for the support shown by the community, asking for “continued thoughts and prayers for his family, our brothers and sisters at Station 23, and the department as a whole.”
