Firefighter Nathan R. Tuck‚ 39‚ a firefighter with the Keokuk Fire Department‚ died on December 22‚ 1999‚ when a flashover trapped him and two other firefighters as they tried to rescue children from a structure fire. A four-year member of the department‚ Tuck devoted much of his spare time to working with youth in the community. He coached high school and middle school students in many sports and was a certified lifesaver at the YMCA.
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Whenever I think of heroes I think of Nate. He loved life, adored his wife and was so proud to serve our community. He left a wonderful legacy….great kids. Gone too soon….still loved and remembered. Thank you for honoring his memory. Thank you to all who serve and sacrifice…everything for our life and freedom. Rest well Nate….
– Sarah Curley