Our condolences to the Casey family and the Seneca Area Fire
Protection of Missouri. FireFighter Tyler Casey, 21, a volunteer
firefighter with the Seneca Area Fire Protection District, died
Monday May 12, 2008. Tyler, a trained storm spotter, was storm
spotting May 10th on Missouri Highway 43 and Iris Road in Newton
County when he left his vehicle to alert a family when an EF-4
tornado struck. He sustained serious injuries and was transported
to Joplin’s Freeman West Hospital where he was admitted and placed
on life support. Two days later he was removed from life support.
A total of 14 people were killed by the tornado, with 200 injuries
including 90 people sent to the hospital.
Our brother Tyler leaves behind a 3 year old daughter. A visitation
will be held for Tyler on Friday May 16, 2008 6-8PM at Racine Christian
Church in Racine. A funeral for Tyler will be held on Saturday May 17,
2008 at Racine Christian Church. Memorial information will be posted
when it is released.
