Redmond community to honor fallen firefighter/paramedic Michael Kienzle

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Redmond Fire & Rescue has announced details for the memorial service honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle. The service will be held on July 11 at 11 a.m. at the Deschutes County Fairground Events Center and is open to the public.

The service will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person. Community members are invited to either attend the memorial service or participate by observing the family escort along the route.

The family escort will begin moving at approximately 10 a.m. The route will proceed along 6th Street, from Maple to Highland and then continue on Highway 97 to the Yew Avenue exit. Community members who wish to pay their respects without attending the service are encouraged to line the route along SW 6th Street safely.

Emergency response agencies are welcome to bring apparatus and staff vehicles to the fairgrounds. A designated parking area will be available for these emergency vehicles at the Fairgrounds. Redmond Fire & Rescue apparatus will escort the family to the memorial service.

Media representatives are welcome to capture footage and photos of the escort procession as it enters the fairgrounds complex on Mt. Jefferson Drive. Out of respect for the family, media are asked not to capture images or video of family members and will not be permitted inside the memorial venue.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made in honor of Firefighter/Paramedic Kienzle to three organizations. These include the Redmond Firefighter's Foundation, the Corvallis Firefighter's Foundation and the Obliteride Team Kienzle Fundraiser.

Donations to the Redmond Firefighter's Foundation can be mailed to P.O. Box 2054, Redmond, OR 97756 and should note “Kienzle Memorial” on checks. The Obliteride Team Kienzle Fundraiser supports Dr. Cassiday's T-Cell ALL cancer research.

Redmond Fire & Rescue extended its gratitude to the community, partner agencies and supporters for their compassion and respect during this time as the department honors and remembers Firefighter/Paramedic Kienzle.

The memorial service for Firefighter/Paramedic Kienzle is scheduled for July 11. The family escort will begin at approximately 10 a.m., leading to the 11 a.m. service.