STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) – The City of Stockton announced Thursday that a memorial service and procession will be held next week for Stockton firefighter Vidal “Max” Fortuna, who died Monday after being shot while responding to a fire.
The memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 8 at 11 a.m. and is open only to loved ones, the Stockton Fire Department, serving and retired members of the fire department, law enforcement from all over the world. ‘state and to guests.
Community members can watch the service via live stream on FOX40.com or the Stockton Fire Department’s Facebook page, or pay their respects by attending a roadside procession for Fortuna.
“The outpouring from the community and others across the country has been overwhelming,” Stockton Fire Chief Rick Edwards said in a statement. “We appreciate and are honored by the tremendous support. In lieu of flowers, Stockton Professional Fire Fighters Local 456 has offered the opportunity to donate to Fund the First, Fallen Fire Captain Max Fortuna, which will bring the greatest benefit to the Fortuna family.
In less than 24 hours, the department’s online fundraiser for the family surpassed the $50,000 goal.
