Firefighters Pay Tribute to Late Cary (IL) Deputy Chief

Firefighters drive an old fire truck bearing the remains of Fire Chief William Gitzke.

The casket containing the chief's remains to be loaded onto the rig. — The casket containing the chief’s remains to be loaded onto the rig.

Firefighters remove the casket from the rig.

Firefighters stand at attention as the rig passes by.

An old fire apparatus bearing the casket.

The casket is hauled to its final resting place.

Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some images from the funeral for late retired Deputy Chief William Gitzke of the Cary (IL) Fire Protection District.

According to a release from the department, Deputy Chief William “Bill” Gitzke, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 15, 2019. He was, among other things, and Army veteran, and rose through the ranks at the agency to become its second-in-command. After serving 51 years, Bill retired from the Cary Fire Protection District in February 2013, becoming the longest-serving firefighter in department history. His funeral services were held on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

All photos by Tim Olk. More: https://olkee.smugmug.com/

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