Submitted by his wife
Leland Price‚ Jr.‚ was born in Santa Cruz‚ California‚ December 30‚ 1976. He was better known to family and friends as David. David was a young man who touched everybody’s life that he came into contact with. He left his mark on each and every person that he ever met. If he could help anybody in any way‚ he was right there doing it.
David loved the outdoors; he couldn’t stand to be inside during the day. During the day‚ he enjoyed dirt bike riding‚ remote control aviation‚ and mechanics. It didn’t matter if he didn’t know you or if you were an old friend. He could talk your ear off for hours.
David was a seasonal firefighter who absolutely loved every minute of it. He had worked for First Strike a few years ago‚ and said that he was addicted to it. This year was the second year in a row that he worked for the company. He was born to be a helper of society and he was!
David died August 24‚ 2003‚ when the van that was bring him and part of his crew home collided with a semi. At the time of his passing‚ David was currently working on crew number 3.
David left behind his wife‚ Tiffany Price‚ his mother‚ Suzie Barto‚ his father‚ Leland Price‚ Sr.‚ and his brother‚ Lance Price. He also left behind a large extended family and many‚ many friends. All of his loved ones miss him dearly.
Ifyou knew David and you’re reading this‚ I invite you to share your thoughts and memories of him.
David,your Mother,and your brother,and friends,miss you everyday….
– stephen jacobsenRemembering Leland “David” Price on the 20th anniversary of his passing. I had the honor of being the Family Escort at David’s memorial service at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, and I’ll always remember him and his family on Aug. 24. Rest easy sir – we’ve got it from here.
– MARK BULLA