Retired Spokane firefighter killed in ultralight crash remembered by family and friends

  • Source: KHQ-TV NBC 6
  • Published: 06/23/2018 05:59 PM

Many including family and friends loved 64-year-old Ron Weston. He had a passion for making people laugh and lived a life full of adventure. Ron was also a Spokane firefighter and was the oldest recruit at the time. He was 45 years old and only retired five years ago after serving 14 years fighting fires. Many who knew Ron, knew he had a creative side. He loved building rat rods and sculpting anything out of metal. He sculpted a dragon which actually can breathe fire. But most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family. Ron passed away on June 7th after the ultralight aircraft he was flying on crashed on the snake river after taking off from a nearby airstrip.



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