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Remembering
Richard Washington, Jr.
Clark County Fire Department — Nevada
Classification: Career
Rank: Firefighter
Date of Death: August 8, 2006
Age: 49
Richard Washington suffered a fatal heart
attack while doing physical training
at the station as part of his duty shift.
A 17-year veteran, he spent most
of his time assigned to Station
16, one of the busiest stations in
the department. Throughout
his distinguished career, he
rendered care and aid to
countless citizens of Clark
County, as well as protecting
numerous structures
and property.
Born February 10,
1957, in Walla Walla,
Washington, Richard had lived in Las Vegas
for 22 years. He loved sports, music, fine
cigars and, most of all, his family
and fire department brothers and
sisters.
He was survived by his
mother, Belle Washington;
his wife, Mary Washington;
his son, David; his daughter,
Charlotta; his brothers,
James and Charles;
and his sisters, Sharon
and Gloria. He also leaves
behind a larger family,
his beloved brothers and
sisters of the CCFD.
There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is
no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater
satisfaction than to have done it well.
— Walter Reuther