Nathan Raulz
Re: Nathan Raulz
To whom it may concern:
It is with deepest regret we announce the death of one our firefighters. Firefighter Nathan Scott “Ragoo” Raulz, 18, was killed in an accident that occurred in our district around 5 p.m. this afternoon.
Nathan has been a volunteer with Central Montgomery County Fire-Rescue (formerly River Plantation Fire Department) Station 171, for the past three years. He graduated from Conroe High School last Saturday night and worked his last shift at our station on Monday night. We nicknamed him “Ragoo” because no one could remember his last name at first.
He was the kind of kid any parent would want. He was responsible, respectful, good academically and willing to do anything he could to help anyone in need. He was always early for training and always stayed late to make sure everything was done when training was finished. He would even stop by the station and hangout when he was off-duty. Nathan had been at the station earlier today.
Nathan had enlisted in the US Army and planned to serve in Afghanistan, and then return home and go back to school to become an EMT and professional Firefighter.
There will not be another Nathan Raulz anytime soon.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. We plan to make sure he has the traditional and proper firefighter funeral he deserves.
Our entire department is devastated at this tremendous loss and we ask that the media accept this as our statement and allow us to grieve.
Sincerely,
John Farthing
Fire Chief
Central Montgomery County Fire-Rescue
With my deepest sympathy, I give to the Fire Department and his family.
We have suffered a loss ourselves recently. Our Only son, Syd Pepper,age 21, was in a tragic accident in Orlando, Florida on March 25th,12. The MVA is still under investigation. Our son was driving his Harley back to work after he had gone to the 7-Eleven for his break. Not for sure the whole circumstance but wanted to let you know how we are going through a tragic loss.
We, my husband and I are getting his website together. We are collecting proceeds from bumper stickers, bracelets, and will be getting t-shirts ordered. Our goal is to put a billboard up for Motorcycle Awareness on Interstate 75. I have already spoken to a gentleman who owns the billboard. Our banner will have our picture of our son along with LOOK TWICE,SAVE A LIFE, MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE.
I am a retired nurse and have decided to dedicate my time to put forth this information to help others. Grievance is a hard, difficult feeling, but if we turn to Our Savior he will help guide us and show us the path he would like for us to take.
With this is mind, maybe you could share this with his family and maybe they would like to do something in honor of their son.
Sincerely,
Patsy Pepper
patsyp_6@msn.com