CFD West Nile Death
- A Chicago Fire Department lieutenant became a victim of West Nile Virus Thursday night, two weeks after he was bitten by a mosquito in Wisconsin.
Lt. Thomas Flahive of Engine Co. 108 died from the virus. He was 58.
Flahive contracted the virus during a family trip to Wisconsin, Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said.
After being bit, the lieutenant started suffering from flu-like symptoms and went for treatment, Langford said.
The lieutenant was diagnosed with West Nile Virus and later went into a coma and suffered irreversible brain damage, Langford said.
Condolences only for the family here.
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posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
30 Comments:
My condolences to Lt. Thomas Flahive's family and CFD- may he rest in peace.
very sad. RIP.
My condolences to the family. I graduated st pats in 01 with a Danny flahive.... anyone know if that was his father?
RIP to our fellow first responder...
I only met his wife. She is a great person and I'm sure is was too. I'm so sorry for the family. God bless them.
Thoughts and prayers to the CFD as well as the LT's wife and children. RIP
Horrible. Such a tragic story and something that can inflict anyone. Be proactive and use the strongest DEET protection you can get, when outdoors.
Condolences to the family.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family. They are incredible people.
God bless Lt.
Sad is the day Rest in Peace
May God rest his soul. This could happen to anyone of us.
Rest in Peace our brother 'First Responder.'
Rest in Peace.
My condolences to the family, friends, coworkers, and the Chicago Fire Department.
ECS
This year's West Nile 'outbreak' belongs to the current White House occupant:
http://lamecherry.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-neo-west-nile-plague-of-barack.html
OMG! God bless him and his family and the entire Chicago Fire Department on this very, very sad occasion. May St. Florian bring some degree of comfort to all who knew this young firefighter.
My prayers for him and his family. May God bless you and welcome you home.
Anyone who has had the PLEASURE of knowing the Flahives or Toms Wife (Mary Faith Gleasons Family)knows what an absolute great ,Joyous Irish Clan of Extraordinary Kindness they are. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
10/05/2012 12:16:00 AM - Yes
Lt. Flahive also had a few CPD family members. Condolences to the family, very sad story.
Anonymous said...
My condolences to the family. I graduated st pats in 01 with a Danny flahive.... anyone know if that was his father?
Yes that was Danny's dad. Rip mr flahive. Great guy
My sympathies to the family and friends of Lt. Flahive.
That was Danny's father
That is to Scary,I camp in Wisconsin.
Thats Dans father
Very sorry. Rest in peace.
we are saddened to hear of this terrible news. we send our best to the family and friends of our cfd brother.
Life sure is fragile. May his family and friends be comforted in their sorrow...
Good family, great man!
RIP and God Bless the family!
I heard this story this morning on the news....it's just horrible! I can't imagine the sadness and shock this family must be feeling. My hearts goes out to you.
My deepest condolences to the Flahive family. May God be with you during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Rest in peace bother ,GOD bless you and your family.
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