Firefighters Mourn the Loss of Captain Wright

By SHANE SHIFFLETT, Correspondent | July 30, 2020 | GEORGIA

Story No. 073120111

Photo by Shane ShifflettFuneral service for City of Morrow Fire Captain Robert Wright

Photo by Shane ShifflettFirefighters from all over attending the funeral

Photo by Shane ShifflettDave Williams gives a final salute

Photo by Shane ShifflettFinal ride of Captain Wrights gear

Photo by Shane ShifflettFinal salute for Captain Robert Wright

Photo by Shane ShifflettClayton County Fire

Photo by Shane ShifflettFire apparatus procession leaving the funeral home.

Photo by Shane Shifflett Hearse carrying Capt. Wright to the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton

Riverdale, Georgia - Firefighters, family & friends gathered at the Dortch-Williamson Funeral Home for the funeral of Captain Robert Wright of the City of Morrow Fire Department. A procession of motorcycles, fire apparatus and police vehicles made their way from Riverdale to the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton where Captain Wright was laid to rest. Along the way along I-75 to Canton, fire apparatus staged on the overpasses giving Bob a final salute. Captain Wright had over 20 years of service. We thank you Bob for your dedicated years of service with the Fire Department and your service to our country (Retired Army).