The Schriever fire department held a remembrance ceremony April 29, sounding the bell to honor a former Schriever firefighter who recently passed away.
Tech. Sgt. Michael Gambill, who worked alongside the men and women of the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department from September 2006 to August 2007, was honored during a “last alarm” ceremony as Schriever firefighters, Airmen, and civilians paid their respects.
Mark Captain, 50th CES deputy fire chief, said the sounding of the bell is a 200-year-old tradition that is significant during a firefighter’s service.
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