24-02-2025
CSFD remembers Bobby Keese with street name, plaque
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) held a ceremony over the weekend of Feb. 22 to unveil a plaque and street sign honoring fallen firefighter Bobby Keese, who died on Oct. 20, 2023.
According to CSFD, Keese's name was added to the department memorial and the street sign for 'Keese Drive,' which now intersects with 'Hekkers Street' on CSFD training grounds, reminding crew of 'two of the most devoted and kind members of our department,' said CSFD.
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Bobby Keese died unexpectedly off duty due to risks related to firefighting. He joined the department in 1993 and spent 30 years serving, mostly as a driver and engineer. His father had also served as a driver and engineer starting in 1969.
CSFD stated that Keese was 'all things great about being a mentor and guiding the next generation of firefighters in ways that would impact them for their entire careers.'
According to CSFD, every new firefighter going through the training academy and training at their tower or practicing skills on the training grounds will do so on 'Keese Dr.,' being reminded of what it takes to be a dedicated firefighter and an even better friend and mentor.
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