Russ Constantino loved his job with the Gurnee Fire Department. He was the department s Quartermaster, responsible for the distribution and inventory of all the supplies, materials, and equipment. It came as a shock to Russ family that his handling of that gear contributed to the cancer that eventually took his life.
Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, partnering with the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in observing the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C., planted a Never Forget Garden.
Greater Round Lake Firefighter Receives Benefit from Shield 23 Foundation Gifting The Biddenstadt family, alongside Greater Round Lake Firefighters, Lake Villa Firefighters, and Shield 23 Foundation board members. Courtesy of Hannah Schutzkus
Updated 12/23/2020 8:40 AM
On Saturday, December 19, Greater Round Lake Firefighter Lt. Westley Biddenstadt received financial aid to support him in his battle with cancer. Lt. Biddenstadt received his gifting in front of family and fellow firefighters at Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District Station 2. Lake Villa Firefighters were also present, as Lt. Biddenstadt is part-time at Lake Villa Fire Department as well. We used [the gifting] to show [our children] how people can help others when needed, said Lt. Biddenstadt.