La Conner Firemen’s Association helps those in grief

Out of tragedy, members of the La Conner Firemen’s Association have launched a new program to comfort those grieving the loss of loved ones.

Association members and La Conner volunteer firefighters have begun providing blankets, gift cards, candles and other items that can be of use and help console families in their time of grief, Jaime Stroebel-Reinstra told the Weekly News last week.

The grief relief project is based on one run by the Lake McMurray Volunteer Fire Department.

Stroebel-Reinstra and her husband, La Conner Hook & Ladder Chief Aaron Reinstra, experienced the Lake McMurray progra...