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PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - A fundraiser is underway to support the family of a recently fallen firefighter.
Pittsburgh Public Safety announced Monday that Christopher Conway died on Monday.
His fellow firefighters have set up a GoFundMe page to help support his family after their loss.
Nearly $18,500 have been raised so far. The goal is to reach $25,000.
Conway died unexpectedly after a brief illness.
GOFUNDME FOR CHRISTOPHER CONWAY
He joined the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire in 2018 and was stationed at Engine 20 serving the Hays neighborhood.
“Chris always gave everything he had, in life and as a Fire Fighter. He was the kindest and most friendly person we had ever met. He brightened everyone’s life that he touched,” the GoFundMe page says.
Conway was 30 years old, a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and he attended Robert Morris University.
Conway is survived by his wife Xanthia, their dog Samson, his parents Kim Dugas and Tim Conway, his sister Laurie and his grandmothers, Jean Conway and Jean Dugas.
All funds will go to Conway’s family to help ease any financial stress they are under.
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