Robert was a wonderful husband to Theresa; father of three children‚ two boys‚ Thomas and Stephen‚ and one daughter‚ Elizabeth. Robert has three sisters Joann‚ Lynn and Barbara and is a great and loving son to Audrey and Robert Sr.
He was always kind‚ generous and helpful to others. Robert was master craftsman making beautiful pieces of furniture such as bunk beds for his sons‚ deck chairs‚ cabinets‚ and a beautiful trestle table for the firehouse‚ which the men eat on everyday. He also made a desk for the firehouse watch room. He made deck chairs for friends and family as gifts.
He enjoyed four wheeling‚ fishing‚ and barbequing for everyone and was a great cook.
I walked in honor of Robert C. King Jr at a 9/11 stair climb. He was extremely brave and I am extremely proud to walk in his name
– Kiley GegareI climbed for Robert King Jr. today (2018) and last year at the Denver stair climb. I will never forget and always remember him, his wife, and 3 children. ❤️
– Lindsey SweeneyI ran for Robert King Jr. this morning (11/11/18) at the Tunnel to Towers 5K in Ankeny, Iowa. May they always be remembered!
– Alecia SchoonoverI ran for Robert King Jr 6/8/19 at the Tunnel to Towers 5K in McMinnville TN
– Thomas TurpinMy husband, OAPFF Sec/Tres. Mark D Horton, was on the pile when they found hose that eventually led them to finding Firefighter Robert C King’s remains that day.
– Barbara Burrill HortonI was working at my office downtown Cleveland when Mark called me. That was the only time in my life I heard Mark break down and cry. Mark proudly wore a wristband in honor of Firefighter King.
Never Forget
I climbed for Robert King Jr. at the Eastern Kentucky University stair climb (2019). I will NEVER forget. May he and his family always be remembered.
– Lauren NieceI from Belgium and I went to NYC in 2018 , I went to the Memorial and I cried like a baby. Love from Belgium !
– Mattéo PirsonGod bless Robert King Jr. and all of the fallen heroes. May his memory be a blessing. You will never be forgotten.
– Bittens AndrewI did the 9/11 stair climb for Robert C. King Jr. In Hugoton, KS in 2022.
– Lisa BartschToday, I climbed in honor of Robert C. King Jr. at the Baltimore stair climb. It was truly an honor! Also cool to learn his daughter shares the same name as myself! Thank you for your courageous work, I will never forget!
– Liz HippleRobert and family- I am climbing in your memory and honor. I am a mother of 2 and a grandma to 5 as well as a retired firefighter of 18 years. I will now forever remember you and your family.
Kathleen Kempster
– KathleenHonored to climb in Robert C. King Jr. today on 09/07/2024 for the San Juan county, NM stair climb
– Kristina SI was honored to climb in Robert C. King Jr.’s name today on 09/11/2024, in Loudoun County, VA, representing LCVFRD. May he never be forgotten.
– Easton SvirHello my name is SSG Eric Rainey in the United States Army, this morning (September 11th, 2024), I carried Robert through our memorial stair climb event. It was both an honor and a privilege.
– Eric RI climbed in his honor today (9/11/24). ❤️
– Alyssa Sullivan