Coon Rapids Remembers Former Fire Chief And Mayor Bill Thompson's Decades Of Community Service

The city of Coon Rapids mourns as it was announced that former Fire Chief and Mayor, Bill Thompson, has died.

A storied figure in the community, Thompson's career in public service spanned nearly half a century, marking him as a man dedicated to the safety and betterment of the citizens he served.

According to a post by the Coon Rapids Police Department, Thompson's tenure included service as a US Navy seaman during WWII before a long career as a firefighter and ultimately, Coon Rapids' mayor, where he oversaw significant infrastructural developments including the construction of a new city government center, a new police facility and the erection of a new fire station among other projects which, all said, laid the groundwork for the city's future.

The legacy of Thompson's leadership is visible in the concrete and steel of city landmarks and in the hearts of the community he shaped through tireless dedication.

His passing prompts a reflection on a life characterized by a commitment to public service and executive acumen that left an indelible mark on Coon Rapids.

The Coon Rapids Fire Department extends its condolences to the Thompson family and nods to a long-standing fellowship with their fallen comrade—communities across the state echo this sentiment, as they prepare to honor a figure who represented the strong backbone of Minnesotan civil service. A service to celebrate his life is set for Friday, April 12th, offering friends, family, and citizens the opportunity to pay their respects to a man whose life was devoted to serving others and the well-being of the town he called home.

SOURCE: hoodline