Some journeys are measured in miles. Others are measured in memories, friendships, sacrifice and the people we honor along the way. My trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., was certainly the latter.
I had the incredible honor of traveling to Colorado Springs to witness my friend, brother firefighter and former colleague, Captain Don Dallenbach, have his name placed on the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Memorial Wall.
This was a trip I knew I needed to make, but what made it even more meaningful was the opportunity to share it with Don’s family. Denise had no idea I was coming, which made being able to surprise her and stand beside her and her family as Don’s name was added to the memorial an incredibly special moment…