The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.
A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.
In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.
If the person you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.
Christopher Niess
April 05, 1963 - - August 20, 2014
Christopher Gerhard Niess of Concord died on August 20, 2014 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 5, 1963 in Dayton and attended Incarnation Elementary School in Centerville, Ohio and graduated from Lake Catholic High School in Mentor in 1981. Chris was a career firefighter and paramedic dedicated to serving others. He was a firefighter at ...
Martin Sumner
July 09, 1941 - - July 25, 2014
Martin G. Sumner, 73 passed away July 25, 2014 at his home in Painesville. He was born July 9, 1941 in Painesville. Mr. Sumner enjoyed woodworking and his passion was the time he spent serving on the Painesville Twp. Fire Department, retiring from service in 1993. He retired from Coe Manufacturing in Sales as well. He is survived by his son Todd of Geneva and daughter Halla ...
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