COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The name of fallen Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) Driver/Engineer Bobby Keese will be added to the International Association of Fire Fighters Wall of Honor at the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs.
This solemn event will mark the first time a CSFD firefighter's name has been etched into the wall for the first time in a decade.
On Saturday, September 21, over 300 names (including Keese's) will be read and honored during the annual Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial.
Bobby Keese passed away on October 20, 2023, in relation to his firefighting duties. Keese joined the CSFD on May 17, 1993, and served 30 total years with the department. 24 of those years were spent as a Driver/Engineer.
Keese grew up in the fire service as his father also served the department as a Driver/Engineer in 1969.
“Being the host city for the IAFF Fire Fighters Memorial, we have seen hundreds of names added to the wall from across the US and Canada. Sadly, this year we will be even more intimately participating in the service by adding one of our own.” said Fire Chief Randy Royal. “D/E Keese was a cherished member of our department and a respected leader and mentor. He had a direct influence on many of our staff but particularly young firefighters and new drivers as he was a part of their learning new skills, obtaining certifications and thus serving our community at a higher level. We are honored and proud of his years of service to our community and department, and are grateful that his name will be etched among his fallen brothers and sisters at this sacred memorial.”
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