Wyoming Firefighter Memorial
The Wyoming Fallen Firefighter Memorial concept was proposed to state associations after the heavy fire seasons of 1987 and 1988; when many firefighters lost their lives. The memorial is the creation of many Wyoming Firefighters; artistic work being completed by Battalion Chief Ken Metzler of the Fremont County Firefighters, Yngve Hagstrom of the Riverton Fire Department, and Mark Davis of the Torrington Fire Dept. Many firefighters donated time to construct the memorial. The rocks used in the construction are from 23 counties, all BLM Districts, all National Forests, the Wind River Indian Reservation, and both National Parks in Wyoming. If you have photographs or information about our fallen firefighters, we would like to include them in our new memorial hall at the Wyoming Fire Academy. Please go to our home page for the postal address or email us at ian.kraft@wyo.gov.
Dedicated to those Firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their community.
Wyoming Fallen Firefighters
John Strong - September 5, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Scottini - April 24, 2021
Calvin Sanders - March 27, 2019
Randy Vickers - February 24, 2019
Mike Tepe - October 3, 2017
Kenneth Michael Sexton - May 2, 2017
Matthew C. Trott - April 22, 2017
Paul W. Murdoch - February 16, 2017
Clarence "Speed" Hartbank - January 13, 2016
Bill Kohlbrand - March 11, 2015
Jeffrey L. Atkinson - September 11, 2014
Ted Drake - May 17, 2014
Adam Longo - April 18, 2012
Jacob E. Cook - April 18, 2005
Robert P. Henderson - April 18, 2005
Anndee Huber - May 22, 2003
Roger “Bo” Rathbun - November 8, 2000
James Burnett - August 11, 2000
Bruce Honstain - September 10, 1996
Wilbert Hansen - November 11, 1993
James E. Dame - March 7, 1991
Alan L. Mickelson - January 31, 1989
Edward L. Hutton - October 11, 1988
Donald Kuykendall - September 11, 1988
Merrin Rodgers - August 19, 1988
Darrel D. Staley - July 4, 1988
Steven L. Huitt - April 21, 1988
Gene Ahrendt - September 9, 1983
Douglas Cuzzort - September 9, 1983
Cecil Lynch - August 8, 1980
Kenneth D. Double - July 21, 1976
Robert C. Moore - May 20, 1974
John E. Bastian - August 18, 1970
James R. Elgin - August 18, 1970
Wayne A. Garkie - September 3, 1969
David L. Stoudt - September 3, 1969
Galen M. Northrup - August 14, 1969
Ike Roberts - September 15, 1962
Floyd L. Travis - July 24, 1960
Elsie christensen - October 23, 1952
Michael T. Sullivan - March 13, 1952
Edward Archer - September 7, 1950
C.K. Coltrane - January 16, 1949
Alfred G. Clayton - August 21, 1937
Rex A. Hale - August 21, 1937
Billy Lea - August 21, 1937
Paul E. Tyrell - August 21, 1937
James Saban - August 21, 1937
Clyde Allen - August 21, 1937
Roy Bevens - August 21, 1937
George Rodgers - August 21, 1937
Mack T. Mayabb - August 21, 1937
Ambrocio Garza - August 21, 1937
Earnest Seelke - August 21, 1937
John B. Gerdes - August 21, 1937
Rubin D. Sherry - August 21, 1937
Will C. Griffith - August 21, 1937
William Whitlock - August 21, 1937
Henry Larsen - February 21, 1930
Fred W. Tossie - January 22, 1929
John S. Federhen - September 10, 1920
A Firefighters Prayer:
When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage,
give me the strength to save some lives, whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child before it is too late,
to save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout,
and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and give the best in me,
to guard my every neighbor and protect their property.
And if I am to lose my life according to my fate,
please bless with your
protecting hand, my children and my mate.