This is a collection fund for the expenses incurred by the family of Lt. Paul Ward, OCFR, after his passing on 7/17/25. Paul was a dedicated public servant, father, husband, grandfather, friend, and leader, and is survived by his spouse, Debra Ward; sons, Paul and Matthew; grandchildren, Brayden, Hayden, and Violet; as well as an enormous family of brothers and sisters within the fire service and public servants of Orange County.