Excerpts from cbschicago.com: Lawrence Matthews passed away doing what he loved—fighting fires. The devoted Dolton firefighter collapsed on Saturday afternoon while responding to a blaze in neighboring Harvey. Matthews suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to Ingalls Memorial Hospital, but never regained consciousness. He was officially pronounced dead at 3:15 p.m. A solemn procession of Chicago and suburban police officers and firefighters honored the ambulance carrying his body as it made its way to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. The 35-year-old was a devoted husband and father of four, having served with the Dolton Fire Department since 2009. His dedication to public service was remarkable, especially considering his personal journey. Dolton firefighters were called in to assist the Harvey Fire Department after multiple mobile homes caught fire near 150th and Maplewood. According to officials, Matthews was standing on the sidewalk when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Matthews had undergone a heart transplant in 2007 at the University of Chicago Hospital. Despite the challenges that came with his condition, he defied the odds and became a firefighter two years later, with the full support of his doctors. Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com: An autopsy was conducted on Lawrence Matthews, a Dolton firefighter who died in the line of duty, on Sunday. However, the cause of death has not yet been officially determined by the Cook County medical examiner’s office. Matthews, 35, of Glenwood, collapsed and went into cardiac arrest after battling a fire at a mobile home in Harvey on Saturday. He was taken to Ingalls Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:15 p.m. He had received a heart transplant in 2007 at the University of Chicago Hospital. After passing a rigorous physical exam, doctors gave their approval for him to pursue a career as a firefighter. He was sworn in with the Dolton Fire Department in 2009. The mobile home located near 150th Street and Rockwell Avenue was completely destroyed in the fire. As the community mourns, many are remembering Matthews not just as a hero, but as a man who lived life to the fullest despite the challenges he faced. With over 500 characters, this rewritten version adds depth and emotional context while maintaining factual accuracy and improving readability. It reflects a more human, real-time tone suitable for news or personal reflection. We cooperated with many stable factories, which can guarantee the good quality. electrical parts,pneumatic handle,electrical components,draw textured yarn machine Yixing Aurora Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd. , https://www.auroracera.com