12/19/2025
The Manhattan Fire Protection District and Manhattan Professional Firefighters Local 4991 extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has surrounded the Ledvina and Tums families with compassion, generosity, and love during this incredibly difficult time.
The outpouring of support from our community, our fire service family, and our neighboring departments has been overwhelming and deeply appreciated. Your presence, kind words, prayers, and acts of generosity have meant more than we can ever express.
We would especially like to thank the fire districts that stepped up without hesitation to ensure our stations were covered, allowing our members to be present in support of one of our own. Our sincere appreciation goes to the Frankfort, New Lenox, Mokena, Monee, and Beecher Fire Districts for providing station coverage. We also extend our gratitude to the Orland, Frankfort, and New Lenox Fire Districts for their participation in the procession.
A special thank you to the Frankfort Firefighters Union for providing meals to our members and for their continued support. We are also deeply thankful to the many firefighters who attended the service, donated food, assisted with collections, and offered help in countless ways. Your actions truly exemplify the brotherhood and sisterhood of the fire service.
To the many unions, departments, organizations, and individuals who donated, reached out, or offered support in any form - thank you. Your generosity and solidarity have been felt deeply by all.
We are forever grateful to be part of a community and fire service family that stands together in moments of heartbreak. Please continue to keep Ava, Dylan, and Wes in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
