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How friends and family will honor Prince William’s first fallen firefighter

The Prince William County Professional Fire Fighters Local 2598 group is working with George Mason University to host the 8th annual walk to honor Kyle Wilson on April 18. 

Wilson was the first career firefighter in Prince William County’s fire and rescue department’s 41-years to die in the line of duty back in 2008. 

The Kyle Wilson 10K Walk for Fitness will take place at C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge. 

More from a press release:

Prince William County Professional Fire Fighters Local 2598 in cooperation with George Mason University will be holding the 8th annual Kyle Wilson 10K Walk for Fitness on April 18th, 2015 at C.D. Hylton High School. Registration will begin at 9am and the walk will begin at 10am. All proceeds from the walk will go to The Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund at George Mason University.

Kyle Robert Wilson gave the ultimate sacrifice on Monday April 16th, 2007 while searching for occupants during a house fire. His passion for the profession of fire fighting and physical fitness are the inspiration for this walk. Kyle was a graduate of Hylton High School and George Mason University with a degree in Athletic Training. Kyle joined the Prince William Department of Fire and Rescue in 2006. 

For more information or to pre-register please go to www.KyleWilsonMemorial.com.