Liberty Firefighter Dies From 'Line of Duty' Cancer Diagnosis; Funeral Plans Announced

Funeral Wednesday for Liberty fire captain who died from job-related cancer

The Liberty community is preparing to say goodbye to a firefighter remembered for his courage, dedication, and decades of service.

Liberty firefighter dies from 'line of duty' cancer diagnosis; funeral plans announced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In honor of Captain Raymond McElwee, a long-time Liberty firefighter who died from cancer last week, both the Liberty Fire Department and his family are inviting the public to celebrate his life at his visitation and funeral on Wednesday. According to the City of Liberty, McElwee passed on Wednesday, Oct. 22, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for the majority of the year. Suspect hits patrol car, …

Liberty Firefighter Death Reveals Hidden Dangers Confronting First Responders

Tribute tonight, an outpouring of local sympathy and a reminder of how much first responders risk doing their job . . . Here's the word: Read more at tonyskansascity.com