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Thousands Honor Fallen DeKalb Firefighter Preston Fant at Truist Park Memorial

The 21-year veteran died trying to rescue a colleague during a warehouse fire.

Overview

  • Visitation began at 1 p.m. with a 2 p.m. service at Truist Park, followed by a procession to Kennesaw Memorial Park for a private graveside burial.
  • Gov. Brian Kemp ordered flags lowered at the State Capitol and in Cobb and DeKalb counties in Fant’s honor.
  • Fant is the first DeKalb County Fire Rescue firefighter killed in the line of duty.
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with workers reporting an inoperable hydrant during the response.
  • A GoFundMe for Fant’s family has collected more than $76,000 as loved ones note he leaves behind his wife and five children.