Local firefighters/Tunnel to Towers Foundation rally in support of fallen North Idaho heroes
Seth Ratliff
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Firefighters are raising funds to support the families of the North Idaho firefighters gunned down while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, near Coeur d’Alene.
“Our thoughts are with those affected, and we stand with our fellow firefighters during this incredibly difficult time,” said the Idaho Falls Fire Department in a post on Facebook.
The fundraiser, created on GoFundMe on July 1st, has already raised over $600 as of Thursday, July 3rd. Their goal is to raise $25,000 for the families of Frank Harwood and John Morrison.
Left: John Morrison, Battalion Chief with Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, Right: Frank J. Harwood, Battalion Chief with Kootenai County Fire & Rescue
“If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser to show your support. Every contribution helps these families and honors the bravery and sacrifice of those who serve,” said the post.
For more information or to donate to the Idaho Falls Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 1565 fundraiser, click HERE.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Offers Major Support
In another significant show of support, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced on Thursday its plans to pay off the mortgages for the homes of both Harwood and Morrison’s families.
The foundation, established in honor of Stephen Siller, a New York Fire Department firefighter and 9/11 first responder, has a long-standing mission of providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children since 2001.