Seattle Fire Walter Kilgore Memorial Honor Guard

History

The Walter Kilgore Seattle Firefighters Honor Guard was conceived in 2000 by the Seattle Fire Fighters Benevolent Association, now known as Seattle’s Bravest Charity (SBC). It was made possible by a generous donation from Mary Anne Kilgore (and the law firm Schroeter, Goldmark & Bender) in memory of her husband Lt. Walter Kilgore, who perished in the line of duty at the Pang Warehouse Fire on Jan. 5, 1995.

Mission

The purpose of the Honor Guard shall be to show last and final full honors to Seattle firefighters who have died in the “line of duty” as well as to participate in ceremonies honoring “non line of duty” deaths for both active and non-active members of the Seattle Fire Department and “line of duty” deaths for other fire departments. The Walter Kilgore Seattle Firefighters Honor Guard will also operate and maintain a Color Guard consisting of flags and axes.


Honor Guard Line of Duty Deaths


Key Contacts

  • HG Commander
    Pierre Gauweiler
    E11/D
    (360) 620-7406
    pierre.gauweiler@seattle.gov
     
  • HG Deputy Commander
    Brian Root
    E17/C
    (206) 714-3333
    brian.root@seattle.gov
      
  • Drill Officer
    Kristoffer Larson
    E17/C
    (206) 920-0107
    kristoffer.larson@seattle.gov
     
  • Historian
    Joseph Stout
    L3/B 
    (206) 388-9102
    joseph.stout@seattle.gov
     
  • Quartermaster
    Kevin Leslie
    L10/B
    (206) 941-9183
    kevin.leslie@seattle.gov

Fire Department

Harold Scoggins, Fire Chief
Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone: (206) 386-1400
FireChiefOffice@seattle.gov
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The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has 33 fire stations located throughout the City. SFD deploys engine companies, ladder companies, and aid and medic units to mitigate loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters.