Northeast News
October 13, 2015
Hearts are heavy throughout the City of Kansas City, Mo. today following the tragic news of the loss of two long-time Kansas City, Mo. firefighters. The fatal incident occurred during a two alarm fire on Oct. 12. The deceased firefighters have been identified as:
• 17 year veteran, Fire Apparatus Operator Larry J. Leggio, age 43, of Truck 2 who leaves behind a wife and mother; and
• 13 year veteran, Firefighter John V. Mesh, age 39, of Pumper 10 who leaves a wife and four young daughters.
A fund to support the families of fallen firefighters has been established through IAFF Local 42. Tax-deductible donations will be given to the families of firefighters Leggio and Mesh. Donations can be made by check, payable to IAFF Local 42 and should be sent to 6320 Manchester Ave., Suite 42A; Kansas City, MO 64133.