The Long Beach Fire Department mourned the loss of one of its own this week when news spread of the unexpected death of Fire Capt. Ryan Thornton on Wednesday, September 30. He was an 18 year veteran of the department.
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The Long Beach Fire Department mourned the loss of one of its own this week when news spread of the unexpected death of Fire Capt. Ryan Thornton on Wednesday, September 30. He was an 18 year veteran of the department.