MONTANA BARN RAISING FOR THE SILGEN FAMILY 4/21/06
On April 20, 2006, 16 LA City and LA County Firefighters traveled to Montana to build a dream barn for Laura Silgen. Laura is the Wife of Denny Silgen. Laura and Denny had moved to Montana following Denny's retirement in 2000. Denny had planned for many years to build a barn for his family.
Tragically last year Dennis Silgen passed away on Flathead Lake. Denny was appointed to the LAFD in 1972 and retired after surviving the tragic LAFD Fire 3 helicopter crash. During the crash Denny was seriously injured as he attempted to shield other passengers from the impact.
The following Fire Department members, who are being helped by several friends, travelled to Montana this year to pay tribute to Denny and build the Silgen's dream barn;
Denny's son Tod, who is a Firefighter for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Retired LAFD members Gary Cramer, Bud Molle, Murray Ames and Rick Massey.
Active LAFD members Denise Jones, Pat Butler, Doug Graft, Steve Shelp, Bob Munoa, Don Carter and Vince Manzo.
The Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association was generous and supplied the materials for this great project. As you can see by the above photos the project is coming along nicely and the finished product should be beautiful.
We will keep you posted with additional photos and info as it comes in so you can admire the fine work of these members...members who are gladly taking their own time to help the family and honor the memory of one of our best. Also...rumor has it that the "barn raisers" quickly turned back into "fire fighters" at a local incident. Look for pics/info in coming posts.
On behalf of the Battalion 14 members and all of the members of the LAFD...You make us proud!
