Community to remember fallen Purdum fire chief Friday

DUNNING, Neb. -- Family, friends and first responders are heading to Dunning today to pay their respects for fallen Purdum volunteer assistant fire chief Michael Moody.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Sandhills High School.
Moody died Sunday near Halsey following a medical emergency while in the line of duty fighting the Bovee Fire.
He had served with the Purdum Volunteer Fire Department for more than 40 years.
His obituary said, “He never gave a second thought when a fire page went off, when a neighbor needed help, or when anything at all needed done in the community. He was always the man for (the) job and gave himself selflessly to whoever and whatever needed his attention at any given time.”
Region 26 Council said, “Mike has always been an extremely active member of the Purdum Fire Department. Mike was an active member in his community and known by first responders across the state. Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a respected and well-loved member of his community.”
For those planning to attend the service, Moody’s granddaughter requests people dress comfortably in bright colors. Plaid shirts and overalls are welcomed.
Moody is one of four Nebraska firefighters that have died in the last year.
They're being remembered along with all other firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday.
Flags will fly at half mast all weekend.