MANHATTAN– The funeral for Captain Wayne Braun will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Trinity Baptist Church, 16655 US-24, in Wamego.
Captain Braun died on Sunday, September 2, 2018 after battling cancer for over two years. Captain Braun started his career at the Manhattan Fire Department in September of 2001. He was promoted to the rank of Driver in 2006 and Captain in 2014.
Captain Braun led his company to his last fire at 2500 Farm Bureau Road on June 29th, 2018, his last day on shift.
“Captain Braun was a dedicated firefighter who loved the job, and our Department will miss him dearly,” said Fire Chief Scott French. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”
The funeral is not open to media. Media are welcome to view the public funeral procession and document Captain Braun’s final ride in Old Engine 1, honoring his service to the Manhattan Fire Department and the citizens of Manhattan.
We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy as they grieve. A representative from the Manhattan Fire Department will be available for media interviews following the graveside service in Wamego.
If you are interested in an interview with an MFD representative, please contact Public Information Officer for the Riley County Police Department, Hali Rowland.