Dear Brother/Sister
Brother Steve Wells, a member in East Sussex died as a result of cancer on 6th October. A memorial fund has been established by members in East Sussex and they have issued the following statement about Steve and about the fund. I am sure members will join me in sending condolences to Steve's family and colleagues and I am sure many of you will support the appeal.
Facing cancer is the toughest fight most patients will ever have to face. Sadly Steve Wells from Lewes Fire Station, East Sussex lost his brave fight against cancer on Thursday 6th October in sudden and extremely poignant circumstances as he died the day before he was due to marry his partner Di on Friday 7th October 2011.
Steve had worked for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service for twenty-four years and with his previous service in the Royal Navy meant he had achieved twenty-eight years pensionable service. As he was a member of the old Firefighter Pension Scheme and died the day before his wedding, tragically no pension benefits will be paid to his partner or his children.
Steve was an active member of the FBU serving as a station rep for most of his career. The entire service is shocked and saddened by what happened to Steve. We ask for FBU members nationally to contribute to the Lewes Fire Station Steve Wells Memorial Fund which will be the only method remaining to provide financial support for his partner Di.
Account details:
Account name: Lewes Fire Station Steve Wells Memorial Fund
Account number: 40726428
Account sort code: 60-13-04
Bank name: Nat West
Best wishes.
Yours fraternally
Matt Wrack
General Secretary
2011HOC0572MW
