MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After holding a Sea of Red in honor of fallen firefighter David Pleasant on Sunday, August 22, loved ones prepare to say their last goodbyes.
Pleasant's viewing will be held Monday, August 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bellevue Baptist Church. His funeral will be held at Bellevue Baptist Tuesday, August 23 at 11 a.m.
The Sea of Red was a procession of MFD vehicles flashing their red lights in honor of Pleasant.
The route left Tiger Lane westbound on Central Avenue to Lamar Avenue, then to East E.H. Crump Boulevard, and end at Fire Station 8. No private vehicles were allowed.
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The Memphis firefighting community gathered last Saturday at a separate event to honor Pleasant. Firefighters posted a cross in his honor at the sight of his death at the corner of Danny Thomas Boulevard and E.H. Crump Boulevard. Family and friends wrote notes to him on the cross and pieces dedicated to him were placed at the cross, including his boots, firefighting jacket and a photo of him.
Pleasant began his career as a firefighter in July 1990, serving the Memphis community for those 32 years. Coworkers and friends say he was passionate and loved to help people.
In addition to the memorial, the Memphis Fire Fighters Association also started a GoFundMe to raise funds for Pleasant's family, which currently sits at more than $44,000 raised.
You can find the GoFundMe here. Pleasant's visitation will be Monday with the funeral on Tuesday.