Honoring

Firefighter Robert 'Sharky' Sharkevich

Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department, Connecticut

EOW: Oct. 22, 2024 | Age: 66 | Tour: None

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut firefighter killed in a vehicle accident while battling a brush fire was remembered Monday as a beloved family man and friend who made other’s lives better. The funeral for Robert Sharkevich Sr., 66, was held at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford on what happened to be National First Responders Day. Hundreds of firefighters from around the region gathered to pay their respects to the man known as “Sharky,” a longtime member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and former 25-year veteran of the Hartford Fire Department. Sharkevich’s casket was placed on the back of a fire engine and escorted from Wethersfield to Hartford by a few dozen police motorcycles and other first responders. A group of bagpipers and drummers joined the procession on the streets of Hartford. On Oct. 22, Sharkevich was helping to battle the large brush fire that is still burning on Lamentation Mountain along the Berlin-Meriden line, about 15 miles (25 kilometers) south of Hartford, when a utility vehicle operating on steep terrain rolled over onto him, officials said. Speaking at the funeral, his nephew, Gary Sharkevich Jr. said he and Robert Sharkevich’s son, Robert Sharkevich Jr., who are also firefighters, rushed to the scene when they heard about the accident over the radio. “When we finally arrived, we ran up to uncle Rob, to only find him laying there so peacefully and comfortable,” he said. “As the daylight faded and the mountain glowed in fire, we carried him home.”

Honoring

Fire Captain Garret Miller

Barstow Fire Protection District, California

EOW: Oct. 23, 2024 | Age: None | Tour: None

*** Fire Captain Garret Miller*** It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our Brother Garret Miller as a result of an on-duty medical emergency while assigned to ME366. Captain Miller has served as a member of the Barstow Fire Protection District since September 10, 2017. He also served as a member of the United States Forrest Service-San Bernardino National Forrest and Fort Irwin Fire Department. Our brother Garret passed peacefully last night surrounded by his family and loved ones. At this time we ask that you please keep the Miller Family in your thoughts and prayers. Currently, we are supporting the Miller family during this difficult time and initiating the planning to suit fit for his celebration of life which is tentatively scheduled for November 13, 2024 at Victor Valley College. “On the job, until the job is done”

Honoring

Fire Police Officer Robert Myers

Danville Fire Police , Pennsylvania

EOW: Oct. 22, 2024 | Age: 95 | Tour: None

Fire Police Officer Robert Myers, 95, was found unresponsive in his vehicle at the community trunk or treat. Oct. 23—DANVILLE — A member of the Danville Fire Police was found dead in his vehicle while on the job Tuesday evening. Wednesday, the Montour County Coroner's Office announced they would be investigating the death of Robert Myers, 95. Myers was working at the Danville Community Trunk or Treat on Tuesday evening. When he did not return from taking a break, he was found unresponsive in his vehicle by another fire police officer, according to the coroner's office. Myers was found at around 7:21 p.m. Though bystanders and EMS attempted resuscitation, Myers was pronounced dead at the scene, the coroner's office said.