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Viewing for fallen firefighter Nathan Flynn

Posted at 6:34 AM, Jul 27, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-27 18:39:27-04

A viewing will be held Friday for fallen firefighter Nathan Flynn. 

Flynn was killed in the line of duty after suffering injuries while fighting a seven-alarm house fire in Clarksville on Monday.  

Flynn was on the first floor of the home when he fell through the floor and into the basement. He died at the hospital.

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Flynn was a thirteen-year veteran of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.  The department posthumously promoted the 34-year-old to the rank of Lieutenant. 

Flynn was also a member of the Harford County Technical Rescue Team and volunteered with the Susquehanna Hose Company 5.  

Flynn's viewing will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa. 

Flynn's funeral service will be held at the church on Saturday at 11 a.m.  

In honor of Flynn, several businesses will hold fundraisers to help his wife and children. Main Street Tower in Bel Air will hold a fundraiser at 4 p.m. Friday. 

On Saturday, Looney's Pub in Bel Air will donate a portion of its sales to Flynn's family.  On Saturday and Sunday, Bella's Tea Room in Flynn's hometown of Havre de Grace will donate 25 percent of their proceeds to his family. 

A gofundme page has also been set up to help Flynn's family.