In the Line of Duty

With deep regard, humility and thanks we remember and honour those who have sacrificed their lives in service to their communities. Their selfless courage serves as an important reminder of their deep sense of commitment; dedication and caring that empower them in their generous service to their friends and neighbours. While others run out to safety… They run in!

We are honoured to recognise those who have given their lives in the service of their community. Their dedication, commitment and personal sacrifice pay tribute to the honour of their memory. Please take a moment to remember them. We salute them, one and all.

 

Captain William Brendle
Walkerville F.D.
Died January 25, 1901
Age 38
Lieut. George Phillips
Walkerville F. D.
Died January 25, 1901
Age 28
F.F. Robert Thurlow
Windsor F.D.
Died June 30, 1915
Age 28

 

F.F. Louis Deschamps
Walkerville F.D.
Died June 16, 1927
Age 38
F.F. David Pillon
Sandwich F. D.
Died February 1, 1931
Age 43
Captain John Wilson
Windsor F.D.
Died February 18, 1955
Age 64

 

F.F. Gilbert Dupuis
Windsor F.D.
Died February 16, 1962
Age 49
F.F. Leonard Bondy
Windsor F. D.
Died February 27, 1971
Age 33
District Chief Malcolm Vannan
Windsor F.D.
Died November 21, 1989

 

District Chief George Fairlie
Windsor F.D.
Died June 17, 1990
Age 70
Captain Raymond Seguin
Windsor Fire & Rescue Service
Died January 2, 2001
Age 53
Captain James Crowley
Windsor Fire & Rescue Service
Died November 3, 2001
Age 51

 

Lieutenant Robert Durocher
Windsor F.D.
Died November 7, 2001
Age 63
Firefighter Patricia Byrd
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died May 21, 2004
Age 39
Art Laslett
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died January 20, 2005
Age 68

 

District Chief Jack Scratch
Windsor F.D.
Died May 15, 2005
Age 85
John Douglas Patterson
Windsor F.D.
Died March 2, 2006
Age 67
Captain Randy Meyer
Windsor Fire & Rescue Service
Died February 26, 2007
Age 56

 

Darrell Ellwood
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died December 25, 2011
Age 50
Mario Piva
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died August 9, 2012
Age 65
Chief Fire Prevention Officer Ken Racine
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died September 15, 2012
Age 72

 

District Chief Charles Doherty
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died July 20, 2013
Age 68
District Chief Constantine (Sonny) Gherasim
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died January 17, 2014
Age 77
District Chief Earl Sharron
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died March 28, 2017
Age 78

 

Chief Training Officer Jack Lodge
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died February 5, 2017
Age 72
Captain Edward Marchand
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died May 20, 2018
Age 70
District Chief Douglas Topliffe
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died August 13, 2018
Age 74

 

Captain Robert (Ron) Hunter
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died October 14, 2018
Age 79
Captain Thomas Gilbert
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services
Died January 16, 2019
Age 77