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Central Texas Fire Chief Dies Of Injuries From Fire
The chief of a Central Texas volunteer fire department has died of injuries he received while battling a fire.
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(July 6, 2008)—Teague Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Knight, 42, has died of injuries he received while battling a building fire in downtown Teague.
Knight died Saturday night at a hospital in Tyler, where he was taken after he was injured earlier in the collapse of a wall.
Knight, who lived most of his life in Teague, was a 1988 Texas A&M graduate who worked as an engineer for the BNSF Railroad.
He joined the Teague VFD in 1989 and became chief in 1999.
He also volunteered as a paramedic.
In April, the Teague Chamber of Commerce named him Citizen of the Year.
Visitation is Tuesday at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Teague.
Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Knight is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
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I didn't know Chief Knight but being a 35 year veteran and past chief I know his kind,dedecated not only to his wife & children but also to his family at the fire house.His memory will always be there with the training & leadership that he has provided over the years.He would not want you to be sad he would want you to celebrate his life and keep building that supper stucture that he has worked so hard to provie for you.Remember God is always looking for the one with enthusiasm, passion and love to help others, Chief Knight has been called up for duty, he as been appointed as one of our heavenly Fire Chiefs that will watch over us. My heartfelt condolances goes out to his wife & children and to the members of the Teague Fire Dept.God Bless Past Chief Dan Campbell Clarendon Fire Co. Clarendon N.Y.
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Robert will always be remembered for all that he did in Freestone County. He was a leader and friend that put forth so much effort to helping all those around him. He is what a Fire Chief was suppose to be and I will miss him a great deal. Please pray for his family, friends and Teague Fire Department for there loss. His shoes will never be filled and he will be held as a HERO in my book. May you rest in peace in, my friend.
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Your courage that day will always be remembered! Heroes like you will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family!
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