The Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District is mourning the loss of firefighter-EMT Glenn Collins, who was tragically killed by a suspected drunk driver on his way to work on October 3, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. Collins, 46, served with the district for seven years and was regarded for his dedication and professionalism.
As Collins' journey came to a close, a somber procession of first responders guided his remains from Flagstaff back to Show Low, a gesture reflecting the reverence and respect for the fallen hero, the 21-year-old woman from Show Low responsible for the crash was reportedly driving under the influence, and Collins' wife accompanied him throughout the day which involved stops at the medical examiner’s office, then the mortuary; the community witnessed this display of solidarity, standing in silent homage along the designated routes, according to information provided by azfamily.com.
This loss is not an isolated sorrow for the Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District, as it follows the deaths of two other firefighters, 31-year-old Brenna Kulikowski and 21-year-old Damon Thompson, who died in a head-on crash on September 14, a span of time described as "unimaginable" by Navajo County owing to the compounded tragedy, "The Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District said Collins was respected by his peers for his dedication to the fire service, his professionalism and his commitment to helping others," as the district stated as per FOX 10 Phoenix, mourning the collective loss.
Details regarding Collins' funeral have not been released. His passing marks the third for the district within a matter of weeks.
