Ice Bucket Challenge Firefighter Dies

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A firefighter has died a month after he and three other men suffered electric shocks from a power line during an ice bucket challenge.

Tony Grider, 41, a captain with the fire department in Campbellsville, Kentucky, died on Saturday, said Fire Chief Kyle Smith.

Local media reported that a procession with several emergency response vehicles took Mr Grider’s body from the University of Louisville hospital to Columbia, Kentucky.

He and 22-year-old firefighter Simon Quinn were on the fire truck’s ladder when it got too close to a power line after dumping water on Campbellsville University’s marching band.

They were taking part in the charity stunt to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord.

Mr Quinn was released from hospital on September 15.

Two other firefighters were injured in the August 21 incident, but were not seriously hurt.

Mr Grider, an 11-year veteran of the service who was promoted to captain in October 2013, leaves a widow, Gena, and two young sons.

Many tributes have been paid to him on Facebook.

In her message, Vicki Self Curry represented the feelings of many, saying: “Our prayers for the Grider family on their loss and the firefighter men, women on the loss of their Captain. May God forever bless and watch over you all.”

The local charity Supporting Heroes announced the death and also expressed sorrow…. see more

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