Orange County Firefighter Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Orange County Firefighter Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Michael E. Priester was only 53 age decrepit when he died on the morning of February 21, 2009. He was on his way home on U. S. 17 North of Decrepit Daytona Road in Volusia County when a pickup truck collided head - on with his motorcycle; he was wearing his helmet at the duration of the crash.
His noteworthy occupation with Orange County Fire Recovery had spanned partly 18 caducity, outset on April 21, 1991. He’d been most recently assigned to the Special Operations Squad Unit at Fire Station 83. He will be sorely lost by his person firefighters and paramedics. He is survived by his wife. The cause of the crash was investigated by the Florida Highway Guard, and it was stubborn that the pickup truck had swerved suddenly in to the stricken motorcyclist’s passageway. Residing in Deland, Priester was very active in the local firefighter’s labor union and was eminent by his colleagues for his lively sense of humor. He would loudly imitate “Curly” of the mythical 1930s Clothesline Troupe “The Three Stooges, ” while salute loved ones or his many friends by having them pull his register finger straight out as if it were a live diversion assistance. As a younger man, he would amuse friends by pursing his bushy eyebrows together interest a “Groucho Marx” monobrow.
He would subsidize wee boys from the habitat rides on the “Big Red Engine” while being magnanimous with his shift. This fire truck with its hook n’ ladder was more than 60 feet long – a giant attraction to an awestruck boy.
He always loved motorcycles. A memorable “bike” was a GPZ that he handled with skillful aplomb. Another blocker described Mike as “kind - hearted, always a snicker on his lips, who loved his work. At Tallulah Arena, he once performed CPR to save the life of an elderly woman, aged 97. He useful other human beings, both decrepit and unfledged.