Complete Funeral Details Released For Fire Chief Dwain Bradshaw (Includes Funeral Service, Route, Traffic Info)

November 11, 2019

Click to enlarge memorial procession route map.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Chief Dwain Bradshaw, who lost his life last week on a fatal wreck call.

Bradshaw is survived by his wife, two children and numerous other relatives. To read the complete obituary, click here.

The community is invited to pay their respects Bradshaw on Tuesday when he will be honored with a service and memorial procession before being laid to rest.

Bradshaw, age 41, a Volunteer District Chief at Escambia County Fire Rescue Station #1 in Bellview and Volunteer Assistant District Chief for ECFR Station #2 in Beulah, was killed Nov. 6 while on scene at a multi-vehicle accident on the Muscogee Bridge.

Tuesday’s procession will begin immediately following the funeral service, which is at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue will be joined by firefighters, law enforcement, service members and first responders from the local area and across the region to pay tribute to Chief Bradshaw.

Those wanting to pay their respects along the route are asked to please follow these safety rules:

  • Procession route will begin at Hillcrest Baptist Church proceeding West on Nine Mile Road to South Pine Forest Road ending at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
  • Do not set up on Hillcrest Baptist Church property or block entrances and exits.
  • Anyone near the route, please be aware traffic will potentially be stopped and delayed approximately 45-60 minutes. Procession traffic may impact the funeral route from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.You may want to avoid the area altogether.
  • All exit ramps from I-10 at Exit 7 for Pine Forest Road will be temporarily closed during the procession.
  • Always follow direction of law enforcement.
  • Drivers are asked to be patient as the route will be temporarily blocked for the procession.
  • For people paying respects, please stay away from roads edge and look both ways before crossing any road.
  • Please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Winds could be 20-25 miles an hour with temperatures dropping throughout the day.
  • Personal aircraft or drones will not be allowed in the airspace around Pensacola Memorial Gardens during services.

Services for Chief Bradshaw are scheduled as follows:

  • Visitation: 10-11 a.m.
    Hillcrest Baptist Church
    800 E. Nine Mile Road
  • Funeral services: 11 a.m.
    Hillcrest Baptist Church
    800 E. Nine Mile Road

    • General public attending the funeral, but not part of the procession must park at the John R. Jones complex. ECAT will transport attendees to and from the services.
  • Grave site: Immediately following funeral services
    Pensacola Memorial Gardens
    7433 Pine Forest Road

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, those interested in donating to the Bradshaw family may do so through the Chief Dwain Bradshaw Memorial Fund GoFundMe. All donations will be given to the family.

Comments

One Response to “Complete Funeral Details Released For Fire Chief Dwain Bradshaw (Includes Funeral Service, Route, Traffic Info)”

  1. Suzie B on November 11th, 2019 4:18 pm

    Thank you William for posting a detailed reference for this service and family. I will be sharing the link on my FB page. A special thank you to Mr. Bradshaw along with all veterans and emergency personnel for all you do for each of us daily.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive