CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Conway community members, neighboring emergency crews and county officials have expressed love, support and sympathy for the family of Chris Ray, the Conway firefighter killed Sunday evening while on duty.
Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard confirms Christopher Gene Ray of Green Sea died on the scene by after being struck by a fire engine. Cpl. Sonny Collins of the South Carolina Highway Patrol says Ray had been riding on a Conway fire engine when he fell off and was struck as the fire truck reversed over him.
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Following Ray’s untimely death, many are expressing their condolences on social media. If you are viewing this article on the News13 mobile app, click here to view social media posts.
Please join me in praying for and sending condolences to the Conway Fire Department and the family of our lost brother…Posted by Chief-Saundra Rhodes on Monday, March 21, 2016
Please keep the Conway Fire Department and the Family of Chris Ray in your prayers…Posted by Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue on Monday, March 21, 2016
Horry County Fire Rescue created a video to honor Chris Ray. A collage of photos illustrate the firefighter’s fun-loving spirit and love of family.
We are honored to assist our Conway Fire family, along with Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue & Horry County Fire Rescue, to…Posted by North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue on Monday, March 21, 2016
Tonight we, along with all of our neighboring agencies, mourn the loss of Conway Fire Rescue FF Chris Ray today as he…Posted by North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue on Sunday, March 20, 2016
Posted by Horry County Fire Rescue on Monday, March 21, 2016
Our thoughts are with the family of Christopher Gene Ray and the Conway Fire Department.Posted by Myrtle Beach Police Department on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
