Firefighter Eric D. Schaefer,along with fellow members of Rescue 1, were attempting to open an overhead door,when the roof caved in, pushing a 2 story granite wall onto the firefighters. Firefighter Schaefer was killed instantly and 17 other firefighters were injured. Firefighter Eric Dorian Schaefer was 25 years old and had served in the BCFD for 19 months. Firefighter Schaefer also served in the Army National Guard and had just recently wed his high school sweetheart.
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Eric,
– Mike GoyetteUntil we meet again.
I will never forget great times, before either of us decided to become firemen. Bonded by too many stories to tell, and friends who even today remain a tight lot, our careers changed us even further. A brotherhood only those among us will ever understand.
I am now retired, but will never forget.
Until we meet again.