Veteran firefighter’s body returned home
OKANOGAN, Wash. — A hero was escorted home on Saturday.
Okanogan County Assistant Fire Chief Christian Johnson died from injuries he sustained while fighting the Spring Coulee Fire this summer.
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On Saturday, a procession spanned from Bothell to Okanogan.
Johnson served with the Okanogan Fire Department for 20 years.
His celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 24, at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex.
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