A candlelight vigil was held in San Clemente Monday night in memory of Los Angeles County firefighter Jonathan Flagler, who died while battling a house fire in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Flagler, 47, died Thursday after being overcome by smoke and flames inside the home. A resident of San Clemente, Flagler was a married father of two boys, aged 15 and 13.
Members of Firefighters Local 1014, as well as family members, friends and community members were among the hundreds of people to take part in the Monday night vigil at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, 105 W. Avenida Pico, in San Clemente. "Words cannot convey how devastating this loss has been for Jon's family, friends and extended fire service community," according to the firefighters' union. "Jon was an amazing husband, father, son, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed."