A young California bank executive was identified as the third fatality in a freak lightning strike near the White House last week. rice field..
Brooks Lambertson, a 29-year-old Los Angeles-based City National Bank vice president, was killed by police in Washington, DC,due to a Thursday night strike. identified as his third fatality. person in critical condition.
He was murdered along with his childhood friends James Mueller, 76, from Wisconsin, and Donna Mueller, 75, who were celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary in the capital .
All four were in Lafayette Park, a few meters from the White House fence, when cameras caught a large bolt hitting a nearby tree.
City National Bank said Sunday it was "devastated to learn of the sudden death of one of hiscolleagues ."
"Brooks was a wonderful young man remembered for his generosity, kindness and unwavering positivity," Banks said.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with his loving family, his many friends and our colleagues. His joyful spirit is in our hearts." It will live on," Banks said.
The news paid tribute to Lambertson, who previously worked as marketing manager for the LA Clippers. 49} "He was fun to work with and a great colleague!" One staff member was shocked, while another wrote, "I loved working with him." I was. Brooks always lit the room with a million-dollar smile," wrote one colleague, while another praised his "generosity" and "kindness and unwavering" positive energy. A fourth unidentified woman was in critical condition on Friday, police said. There was no immediate update early on Sunday. Secret Service agents responded quickly to the tragedy and provided first aid, officials said last week. White House Press Secretary Carine Jean-Pierre said the administration was "heartbroken by the tragic loss of life." "This is the people's home. It should be visible to everyone," she said. With post wire
