Colorado Springs Fire Department honors retired captain who died from job-related cancer
Michael Logerwell
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – At 12:30 today, Pikes Peak Ave and Colorado Ave will be closed down as the Colorado Springs Fire Department honors the life and legacy of retired Captain Patrick Rogacki.
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Ret. Capt. Rogacki died after years of fighting an aggressive form of job-related cancer. The fire department said Capt. Rogacki’s cancer was the result of his work at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks. He was also a Search Group Manager with Colorado Task Force 1, part of the Wildland Program, a Medical Lieutenant, and spent more than a decade on the high-angle rescue team during his 35-year tenure with CSFD.
KRDO13 is working to speak with friends, family, and fellow firefighters. Tune into KRDO13 at noon, 4, 5, and 6, or find a spot along to route to see the procession.