A profound sense of grief has enveloped the community as they come to terms with the sudden and tragic passing of Will Waynick. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Will lost his life in a devastating structure fire that occurred in DeKalb County, leaving family and friends heartbroken.
The somber news was officially announced on Friday by Roger Waynick Jr. via a heartfelt post that conveyed the family’s profound sorrow. Roger’s words were poignant: “We are devastated to share that our son and brother, Will Waynick, has died. We lost him when our family’s cabin caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning.”
The incident unfolded around 2:36 am in the vicinity of Riverwatch Trace, shattering the calm of the night. In response to reports of a structural fire, the DeKalb County Fire Department acted swiftly, dispatching their personnel to the scene. Upon arrival, they were met with a distressing sight: the fire had engulfed both the building and the vehicles nearby.
Currently, a comprehensive investigation into the incident is underway, a joint effort involving the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Fire Investigation Division. The objective is to uncover the circumstances surrounding this devastating fire.
Elizabeth Pike shared his sorrow for Will Waynick. He stated that:
We are devastated to share that our son and brother, Will Waynick, has died. We lost him when our family’s cabin caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. His funeral will be held on Monday, September 18 at 2 pm at Brentwood UMC. A visitation will precede the service at 12 noon. Please keep our family in your prayers as we grieve this unfathomable loss.
In response to the emergency, multiple units from the DeKalb County Fire Department were mobilized, including teams from Johnson’s Chapel Station, Midway Station, Four Seasons Station, and Short Mountain Highway Station. Tanker trucks were also deployed to combat the flames. The presence of the Rehabilitation Unit, DeKalb EMS, and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department further underscored the gravity of the situation.
As the community mourns the loss of Will Waynick, their thoughts and condolences are extended to the grieving family. This tragedy serves as a painful reminder of the importance of fire safety and the swift response of first responders during times of crisis.
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn
