Captain Will Caviness' LODD Updates and Stories

The support of citizens, friends, families and fire fighters from across this country in regards to the loss of Captain Caviness has been incredible! Here are a few more stories and updates regarding the passing of our brother.

Captain Caviness' death has been deemed to be a Line Of Duty Death by the International Association of Firefighters because he was working for the IAFF's Burn Foundation during the run.

A memorial fund has been set up in support of the Captains family. Tragically,  he left a wife and two very young children behind. Donations may be made at the Greensboro Municipal Credit Union downtown. Checks should be made out to Will Caviness Memorial Fund.

Memorial Service

Saturday October 15, 1pm
Christ United Methodist Church
410 N. Holden Rd

Information for the fund to benefit the family:

Make checks payable to Will Caviness Memorial Fund
Send all donations to:
Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union
217 N. Greene Street

Greensboro, NC 27401

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News & Record - Autopsy Inconclusive

IAFF Local 947

IAFF write up

Greensboro Fire Captain Will Caviness Dies While Completing Chicago Marathon

It is with great sadness and shock that we are all receiving the news of Captain Caviness' passing today as he was completing the Chicago Marathon. Captain Caviness reportedly collapsed while running to raise awareness of the International Association of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Caviness family in this tremendous loss of Captain Will Caviness.  The Greensboro Fire Department family is grieving this great loss and will strive to support the Caviness family through this difficult time."  - Greensboro Fire Chief Gregory Grayson

Details are still a little sketchy at this point, but please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Sun-Times Story

Chicago Tribune Story

WXII 12 Story

DigTriad Story

IAFF Burn Foundation

Greensboro's IAFF Local 947 is working hand in hand with Chicago's Local 2 to help take care of Will's family at this time.