Myerstown Firefighter, Marine Dies At 22, Leaving Family Heartbroken
A Pennsylvania firefighter and Marine has died at just 22 years old, leaving his mother mourning her son and urging young people to value every day.
Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Omstead, who had ties to Myerstown, Lebanon County, and served with Frystown Fire Company, died following a crash in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on Sunday, Oct. 25, authorities said.
“2nd Marine Logistics Group is deeply saddened by the death of Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Omstead following a fatal off-base accident on October 25, 2026,” said Gunnery Sgt. Caitlin Brink, of the group’s Communication Strategy and Operations office…
