Saturday, September 19th was a day to remember one of our own.  Six members of IAFF Local 1999 travelled with the family of (Ret) Lt Robert Guerin to the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Colorado Springs to witness the dedication of Lt Guerin to the Wall of Honor.  Bobby Guerin passed away in August of 2008 after a hard fought battle with cancer. 

The memorial service was an eye opening experience.  Colorado Springs Firefighters IAFF Local 5 did an outstanding job hosting this event.  Zion Firefighters in attendance included Lt/PM Mark Klamut, Lt/PM Justin Stried, FF/PM Rick Reich, FF/PM Dan Reich, FF/PM Dane Costello, and FF/PM Eric Pursche.  The family of Bobby Guerin was also present for the event.  His wife Bridget Guerin, son Ross, and daughter Allison were present for the dedication. 

The Guerin family including Zion Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1999 remember Bobby through the establishment of the Robert K. Guerin Memorial Scholarship Fund to assist local high school students looking to continue their education in the fields of EMS and Fire Science.