A group of firefighter apprentices from across Manchester will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise money for a local hero’s bereaved family. Daniel Lee, a firefighter and ex-marine, died last month following a night out with his colleagues from the fire service.
The 41-year-old Agecroft Fire Station watch manager went missing in the early hours of Monday (August 22) in Manchester city centre and was found in the River Irwell three days later. Daniel leaves behind his devastated fiancée Simone and four children.
The 'valued' firefighter, known as Dan to his colleagues, had served in the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) for 16 years.
The Crowdfunder page organised by Andrea Scuglia said 50 per cent of the money raised will go towards The Firefighters Charity and the other half to Daniel Lee's family. The team of 18 apprentice firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are aiming to complete the challenge in under 12 hours on October 8.
Last week, Swinton was filled with mourners wishing to pay their respects to the man who served his country and his community. There was a full house at the parish church of St Peter Apostle and Martyr to honour Daniel.
At the service where Daniel received a guard of honour, Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel said: “Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is a family. Dan will always remain part of our family. He will be greatly missed by everyone and the thoughts of everyone across the Service remain with his family.”
CFO Russel described Dan as “strong, disciplined, a quick learner, practically minded, a great team player – with a big heart.” He said he was a “natural fit for the role of a firefighter and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was very lucky to have Dan.”
To donate to the Crowdfunder that already generated more than £400, click here.
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