December 28th 2024.
37-year-old Steven Weatherford lost his life in a devastating fire on Christmas morning in Oakland. While the tragedy is heartbreaking, his selfless actions to save his family will never be forgotten. According to reports, Steven managed to rescue his father, aunt, and brother from the flames before going back inside to look for an engagement ring he had purchased for his girlfriend's New Year's Eve proposal.
The fire was first reported around 6:15 am on Oak Knoll Boulevard, and firefighters were quickly dispatched to the scene. Despite their efforts to contain the blaze, they later found Steven unconscious inside the house. His cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation.
Those who knew Steven described him as a loving and caring individual, earning him the nickname "gummy bear" from his friends and family. His girlfriend, LaShante Mayo, tearfully shared, "Steve was truly the best person you could ever meet. He loved his family, his friends, and everybody so much. He died trying to save them from the fire."
It was later revealed that Steven was planning to propose to LaShante on New Year's Eve with the engagement ring he had gone back into the burning house to retrieve. She had no idea about his plans and expressed her love for him, saying, "I had given up on love until I met him."
Steven's family home in Oakland was a special place for him, where they had been celebrating Christmas for over 40 years. His aunt Eunice Smith shared, "This is a yearly celebration. And when I say yearly, I mean going on for 40, 50 years. It's not one of those things where it's every other year."
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials believe it was accidental. In response to this tragedy, the Oak Knolls-Golf Links neighborhood has come together to support the Weatherford family. A GoFundMe campaign was created to help them during this difficult time, and it has already raised over $23,000 of its $30,000 goal.
The loss of Steven Weatherford has left a deep impact on his loved ones and the community. His heroic actions and loving personality will always be remembered and cherished. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
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