INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – During Wednesdays daily coronavirus press briefing, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb passed along his condolences to Mayor Duke Bennett and the city of Terre Haute on the loss of firefighter John Schoffstall.

Schoffstall passed away last weekend due to complications of COVID-19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett joined in the conference by remote and spoke about how this past week has been extremely tough locally.

Both talked about the dangers that first responders face in protecting the public.

The funeral service will take place on Saturday at West Vigo High School at 11:00 a.m.

You can attend – but officials say you will need to stay in your cars. This is to maintain social distancing.

When the service is over, the public may pay their respect by driving by the casket. The burial will be private.

You can hear the Governors and the Mayors comments below and watch video of the event below.

 

 

Gov and Mayor Bennett starts at the 6:00 min mark