Tag Archives: Retired Chief Bobby Slayton

I’m sitting around today going over the happenings of this past week. I’m trying to pass the time and keep my mind occupied but my thought keep drifting to Chief Slayton, his family and his Department family. I think about all the history and tradition that Bobbie had seen in his career as well as all that he passed along. ...

First, I’d like to say thanks to everyone for the thoughts and prayers following the loss of Chief Slayton. The outreach from across the Country and throughout our profession has been comforting to many. I was looking through some of my pictures last night and came across a few I’d like to share. I mentioned that Bobbie and I were ...

We’re fighting on all fronts here in “the Noke”. Our biggest battle right now has Retired Battalion Chief Bobby Slayton fighting to recover. I’m afraid his condition has not improved. Actually, he was moved earlier today to  Pallative Care  in room 1040. The family is now accepting visitors in moderation. Mikey Overacker has some great shots of Chief Slayton’s retirement ...

Geesh … today … well today has been tough. I spent most of my evening at the Funeral Home last night. The wife of a now retired Captain from our Department recently passed away unexpectedly. It’s complicated. The Captain is a long time and close family friend. So close, that I really shouldn’t use the word “friend” … he is family. ...

We are firemen ... we don't know how to go home, relax and do nothing but we had better learn before it's too late.