CommunityThursday, November 5
Firefighters and first responders escort Jett Trunnell home from Mountain House to Oakdale
The Daily Stockton team
Communities across the Central Valley turned out Wednesday for Jett Trunnell, a teen who dreamed of being a firefighter. Firefighters and first responders gathered to honor him with a procession from Mountain House to Oakdale. People lined the streets with signs to welcome him home, according to his best friend, Kenna Designori.
“Every single community in between came out and showed support. He really brought the entire valley together.”
Jett, 15, was named an honorary firefighter with the Manteca Fire Department, which planned the escort along Yosemite Avenue into Oakdale. Designori said he loved Pokémon and was a huge Disney fan. His family thanked the community for the outpouring of support.
Jett Trunnell's escort home came two days after he died
- Nov. 2Jett died of osteosarcoma.
- Nov. 4Firefighters and first responders led a procession from Mountain House to Oakdale.
- Nov. 4The escort was scheduled to accompany Jett and his family to Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapel.
Sources: KCRA, oakdaleleader.com
- Died: Monday, Nov. 2
- Honor: honorary firefighter, Manteca Fire Department
- Chapel: Oakdale-Riverbank Memorial Chapel, West F Street
15Jett Trunnell's age when he died
His journey with osteosarcoma began at 14, and "Jett's Journey" posts gained a significant social media following over the last several months.
Sources: KCRA, oakdaleleader.com
Sources: KCRA, oakdaleleader.com