2010 News Archive
City dedicates station to fallen firefighter
6/21/2010
Johns Creek dedicated its Fire Station 63 to Felix M. Roberts at a June 19 ceremony, recognizing the fallen firefighter's ultimate sacrifice and service to the community.
Fulton County Firefighter Wayne Gilliard, left, Johns Creek Fire Chief Joseph Daniels, Charlie Mae Roberts, Mayor Mike Bodker, Johns Creek Capt. Jeffrey Williamson, and Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves at the June 19 dedication of Fire Station 63 to Firefighter Felix M. Roberts, who died in the line of duty, May 2007.
Roberts was killed May 2007 while trying to rescue a man from a burning home in Johns Creek. At the time of his death, Roberts was a member of the Fulton County Fire Department, which served the Johns Creek community for more than 30 years until the city incorporated and started its own fire department.
About 300 people attended the ceremony, including members of Roberts' family, Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves, Fulton County Commissioner Lynne Riley, Fulton County Fire Chief Larry Few and Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker and City Council members.
Firefighters from across Metro Atlanta came to pay their respect and honor one of their own who died in the line of duty.