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Derrick Wright Obituary

The members of the DC Firefighters Association, Local #36, regret to announce the death of Active Brother Derrick E. Wright on June 14, 2024. Brother Wright was appointed to the Department on July 30, 2004, to Engine Company 13. He was a firefighter assigned to Truck Company 12 at the time of his passing.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at From the Heart Church Ministries, 5055 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Interment will follow at National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 30, 2024.

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Toya

July 11, 2024

Toya

July 11, 2024

Big brother we will miss your laughter, love, jokes etc. You will forever be in our hearts. Love your little sister

Linda

July 3, 2024

Derek, even though I did not know you for long, but you made an impact on my life the time I did. Sending prayers to your family from the tinderbox family. We will miss your smiling face.

Cheree Jamison

June 30, 2024

You will truly be missed .

Antoinette Jones

June 30, 2024

My condolences to my nephew and to all of the family...
Derrick, I´m thankful that some of my last memories were seeing you happy... Rest easy.
Toni

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