David Campbell Memorial Association

David Campbell Memorial Association The David Campbell Memorial Assn., established in 1913 as the David Campbell Memorial and Medal Fund

05/27/2026

The DCMA has learned that Firefighter Robert “BK” Tilduff Jr. of the Boston Fire Department in Boston, Massachusetts died on May 23, 2026. On that day, BK and his crew responded to a residential fire that escalated to three alarms. The fire was extinguished. A short time after, a rear porch on the third floor of the building collapsed. BK was missing and a may day call was put out. BK was found and treated at the scene, then transported to the hospital, but he would die from his injuries. BK was 53 years old with 24 years of service. Our condolences go out to BK’s family and the members of the Boston Fire Department. May he rest in peace.

05/27/2026

The DCMA has learned that Firefighter Jeffery Lynn Derrick of the Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department in Pittsburg, Texas died on February 27, 2026. On February 27th, Jeffery and his crew responded to a grass fire. In the course of the firefight, the wind shifted and pushed the fire back toward the fire crews. Jeffery tried to make his way back to the fire department apparatus but he became disoriented and overcome by the fast-moving fire. Jeffery died at the fire scene. Jeffery was 67 years old with 1 year of service. Our condolences go out to Jeffery’s family and the members of the Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. May he rest in peace.

The Story Of The Portland Firefighter Memorial Decades of Service By Portland Firefighters (part 6 of 12)Beginning on Ju...
05/25/2026

The Story Of The Portland Firefighter Memorial

Decades of Service By Portland Firefighters (part 6 of 12)

Beginning on June 26, 1912 (the one year anniversary of his death), an annual remembrance was held for Chief Campbell. With no formal memorial site, the service would take place at Campbell’s gravesite at River View Cemetery. The David Campbell Memorial (DCM), as it is known today, was completed and publicly dedicated on June 26, 1928. This first service included recognition of all Portland Firefighters who had died in service, of which there were 17 at that time. Over the next several decades, the list of Portland’s Fallen Firefighters would continue to grow, yet the DCM did not seem to keep pace. A 1948 Oregonian Newspaper article reported 19 name plates for fallen members were in place. By 1948, at least 27 members should have received recognition. Care seemed to turn a corner in 1966 with the death of Firefighter Virgil Spencer. Spencer’s name was recognized on the list as he became the 31st Portland Firefighter to be recognized for his sacrifice.

05/21/2026

The DCMA has learned that Assistant Chief Carl “Levi” Evans of Greeley County Fire and Rescue in Tribune, Kansas died on April 9, 2026. On April 8th, Levi was participating in a fire department training exercise when he suffered a medical emergency. He was transported to the hospital but passed away the following morning. Levi was 42 years old with 19 years of service. Our condolences go out to Levi’s family and the members of Greeley County Fire and Rescue. May he rest in peace.

05/20/2026

The DCMA has learned that Firefighter/EMT Michael E. Altman of the Chicago Fire Department in Chicago, Illinois died on March 17, 2026. On March 16th, Michael and his crew responded to a four-story apartment building on fire. Michael was engaged in search and rescue operations on the first floor when the floor collapsed into the basement of the building. Michael was rescued, but suffered burns on 90% of his body. He was transported to the hospital but passed away the following morning. Michael was 32 years old with 2 years of service. Our condolences go out to Michael’s family and the members of the Chicago Fire Department. May he rest in peace.

05/20/2026

The DCMA has learned that Engineer Steven Decker of the Chicago Fire Department in Chicago, Illinois died on May 14, 2026. On May 14th, Steven was engaged in the annual hose test with his company when he suffered a medical emergency. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Steven was 61 years old with 30 years of service. Our condolences go out to Steven’s family and the members of the Chicago Fire Department. May he rest in peace.

05/18/2026

The DCMA has learned that Firefighter Andrew Cross of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department in Morrill, Maine died on May 15, 2026. On May 15th, Andrew and his crew responded to a fire in a wood chip silo at a lumber mill. During fire operations, an explosion occurred. Andrew was missing and a search began. 9 hours after arrival, Andrew was found deceased at the scene. Andrew was 27 years old with 3 years of service. Our condolences go out to Andrew’s family and the members of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department. May he rest in peace.

05/13/2026

The DCMA has learned that Firefighter James Kevin Crews of the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department in Hilliard, Florida died on April 23, 2026. Kevin and his crew responded to a brushfire. During the incident, Kevin suffered a medical emergency. Lifesaving measures were initiated as he was transported to the hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Kevin was 60 years old with 2 years of service. Our condolences go out to Kevin’s family and the members of the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department. May he rest in peace.

05/12/2026

The DCMA has learned that Fire Engineer Neil Schnaible of Lake County Fire Protection District in South Lake Tahoe, California died on May 4, 2026. On April 29th, Neil was participating in promotional testing when he suffered a heart attack, fell, and struck his head. He was transported to the hospital with several brain bleeds accompanying his heart attacks. He was transported to another hospital for more definitive care but died on May 4th. Neil was 55 years old with 7 years of service. Our condolences go out to Neil’s family and the members of Lake Valley Fire Protection District. May he rest in peace.

05/12/2026

The DCMA has learned that Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves of Henry County Fire Rescue in McDonough, Georgia died on March 4, 2026. Stephen was working his normal duty shift on March 2nd when he was found unresponsive at the station. Fellow crew members administered lifesaving measures and Stephen was transported to the hospital. After two days in intensive care, Stephen passed on March 4th in what was determined to be a cardiovascular event. Stephen was 54 years old with 25 years of service. Our condolences go out to Stephen’s family and the members of Henry County Fire Rescue. May he rest in peace.

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