# Captain Payne's Legacy Lives On | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-09-13T02:44:12+00:00
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## Resource

St. Tammany Fire District Number Twelve mourns the tragic loss of Captain Ricky Payne, a beloved 25-year veteran who died this past Saturday—just months after another firefighter’s passing. His legacy as a pillar of service and sacrifice leaves an irreplaceable void in a department that sees itself as a family bound by duty. The community is urged to honor his memory with compassion and prayer, as firefighters and families navigate this profound grief together. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/northshore/st-tammany-fire-district-mourns-loss-of-longtime-captain/289-0ada6e1b-f9da-456e-a39f-cf467f0cd806 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8699ba427a041c86 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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