Leesburg, VA – Traffic disruptions are expected Wednesday in Leesburg as the community gathers to honor Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Captain Dannie Wilson during a Celebration of Life service at Cornerstone Chapel.
According to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, the service will be held at 11 a.m. at the chapel, located at 650 Battlefield Parkway SE. A procession and honor guard ceremony will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m., requiring attendees to arrive early.
Officials said local traffic will be affected throughout the day as emergency vehicles park at the venue. Lane closures and delays are anticipated in the area surrounding Cornerstone Chapel, lasting from the morning into early afternoon. Authorities also requested that other jurisdictions avoid bringing heavy apparatus to help reduce parking congestion.
In lieu of flowers, the Wilson family asked that donations be directed to the Loudoun First Responders Foundation. The organization provides support to first responders and their families.
For those unable to attend in person, Cornerstone Chapel will livestream the service online.
Captain Wilson, remembered for his lasting contributions to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and the greater Loudoun community, received an outpouring of support from colleagues, friends, and residents. Officials said they remain grateful for the condolences expressed during this period of mourning.
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