CAPE CORAL, Fla. --- Firefighters throughout Lee County are mourning the loss of Cape Coral Fire Engineer, Michael Camelo Jr.
Camelo passed away Thursday afternoon after suffering a brain aneurysm Wednesday morning.
"We are greatly saddened by his untimely death," said Ryan Lamb, Fire Chief for Cape Coral Fire Department. "This is not only a great loss to the Cape Coral Fire Department and his family, but to the entire Southwest Florida community."
Engineer Camelo leaves behind two young children and a GoFundMe account has been set up to accept donations for their future.
Those interested in contributing can do so by visiting any Fifth Third Bank branch and make a deposit, "To the benefit of Anna and Michael Camelo," or by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/ccfdcamelo [gofundme.com].
We send our deepest condolences to the family and our brothers and sisters with the Cape Coral Fire Department for the loss of Engineer/Driver Michael Camelo Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during his difficult time. #wearefamily https://t.co/Rq413u88A3
— Lee County Sheriff (@leesheriff) May 31, 2018
