Press Release
McHenry Pays Tribute to Fallen FirefighterNewton Fire Captain Bradley Long died in line of duty Monday
Washington,
June 9, 2016
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Jeff Butler
(202-225-2576)
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) spoke on the House floor to pay tribute to Captain Bradley Long, a fallen firefighter from the Tenth District. Video of Congressman McHenry's speech can be accessed by clicking here or on the image below: Bradley Long was a Captain in the Newton Fire Department. He also served as a volunteer with Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire and Rescue. Captain Long died Monday while attempting to retrieve the body of a drowned swimmer. You can read more about Captain Long here via the Charlotte Observer and here via the Hickory Daily Record. |