Huntington Manor FD LODD (09/09/09) - Funeral Details

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The Huntington Manor Fire Department regrets to announce the Line Of Duty Death Of Firefighter Richard Holst this morning at a commercial structure fire. The Fire was reported at 3:02 AM on SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 at the Uber Cafe', a bagel shop, located at 334 Depot Road in Huntington Station. Firefighter Holst collapsed at the scene while performing his Fire Police duties and was transported to Huntington Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The fire was declared under control at approximately 3:32 AM. The Suffolk County Police Arson Squad is investigating the cause of the fire.

Firefighter Holst, 60 was a dedicated 31-year member of the Department. He served for many years as the Fire Department Chaplain and was currently the Captain of the Fire Police Squad. Firefighter Holst was also the Chief Chaplain of New York State Association Of Fire Chaplains.

Funeral Arrangements are as Follows:

Reposing at Huntington Manor F.D. Headquarters

Sat. 7-9 p.m.

Sun 2-5 p.m.

Sun 7-9 p.m.

Firematic Services Sunday 8 p.m.

Internment Monday (info to follow)