Family and neighbors said Kendall R. Brown, 42, was found dead inside the charred home in the 1100 block of Mace Road.
Firefighters were called to the 1,500-square-foot, single-family home at just after 1 a.m. said Battalion Chief Matthew Tobia, a county Fire Department spokesman.
When crews arrived, they found flames shooting from the wood-frame home. Neighbors said flames could be seen as high as 30 feet in the air.
Firefighters quickly called for a second-alarm, bringing 63 firefighters to fight the blaze, Chief Tobia...
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K. Brown - 2008-10-18 10:12:38
My prayers are with you and the family. KB was a fun person to be around, he was a great person that will be missed.
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Kendall Brown - 2008-10-16 17:36:15
I / we are so sorry to hear of Kendall's passing. He was a wonderful man, person, neighbor. Charlie, family and friends, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Kendall Brown - 2008-10-15 20:23:45
Kendall was a sweetheart of a guy. He will be missed ultimately. To his family and friends, I am sorry for your lost. I will keep you all in my prayers. But remember, Heaven just got another Angel.
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Kendall Brown - 2008-10-15 16:21:02
I was completely floored when I heard the news of the fire and the untimely death of Kendall. I am deeply saddened and I extend my prayers to his children, family and friends during this time of bereavement. Godspeed.
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KB - 2008-10-15 01:29:48
You will be in our prayers KB.
To the Capital Staff: Please learn how to spell Lanham (it's only 15 minutes from Annapolis).
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My Friend KB - 2008-10-14 21:26:31
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brown Family especially KB's children at this most difficult time. We all are hurting from this unspeakable event, but we must look to our Faith to help us make it through this time. Don't ask why, just remember that GOD knows Best...
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Kendall Brown - 2008-10-13 15:35:14
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He always kept a smile on his face, he will be missed. My heart goes out to his kids and family. Damn I will truely miss him also Ricky Adams keep your head up god only takes the best.....
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Kendall Brown - 2008-10-13 14:15:10
Kendall was a nice guy, he always kept a smile on his face, he will truley be missed. My heart goes out to his family. Ricky Adams I know you feel like it's not right but keep in mind that god will take good care of him.
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