Los Angeles County Fire Honor Guard carries the body of firefighter Andrew Pontious from Engine 93 at Forest Lawn-Covina Hills cemetery on Wednesday June 19, 2024. at a Littlerock quarry was carried in a somber procession on Wednesday, June 19, from the county medical examiner’s office to the Forest Lawn-Covina Hills cemetery in preparation for funeral services., 52, a 19-year veteran firefighter, died around 2 p.m. Friday in the explosion.
Los Angeles County Fire Honor Guard carries the body of firefighter Andrew Pontious from Engine 93 at Forest Lawn-Covina Hills cemetery on Wednesday June 19, 2024. Los Angeles County Fire Honor Guard carries the body of firefighter Andrew Pontious from Engine 93 at Forest Lawn-Covina Hills cemetery on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Pontious was stationed in Palmdale and known for his exemplary work ethic, unwavering positive disposition and genuine love for helping people, department officials said. New firefighters could always count on him for guidance and mentorship, the department said. When new battalion chiefs arrived, he was the first to give them a tour.
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