Roger Bird--Captain, Retired Ofd
Unfortunately I will be out of town for his celebration. I worked with Don many times, at station 13 and station 25. He was a great Engineer, both as a driver and a pump operator at fires. Don had a wonderful disposition. An easy going guy, that never got rattled. I was a 22 year old new F/F in 1975. He always treated me like son. Though they went their separate ways, Donna and Don were the most fun people at a party. They were like a comedy team. Don was the straight man. Donna was the personality. I know Don loved his time in the Marines, but he also loved his job in the Fire Department. I hadn’t seen him in many years since he retired until a few years ago at a OFD retirees dinner at the Colombo Club. He came up and said “Hey Roger, how are you”. He looked great. I hope h had a wonderful retirement.