Honoring retired CSFD captain who died from 9/11 related cancer

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs community came together on Friday, Sept. 5, to honor the life and legacy of retired Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) Captain Patrick Rogacki. He is considered a line of duty death, since his cancer came from his work at ground zero after 9/11.

Those who knew him at Friday’s procession said despite his job related illness, he had no regrets.

CSFD Chief Randy Royal said right before he passed, Captain Rogacki shared just how proud he was of serving his community and country…

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