Fire photographerTim Olkshared photos from the funeral for Sterling (IL) Fire Captain Garrett E. Ramos, who died in the line of duty last week.
Ramos, a 10-year veteran of the department and lieutenant, was serving as Acting Captain on Shift 3 and was posthumously promoted to the rank of captain. On December 3, 2021, he responded as part of automatic aid to a residential fire, where he fell through the first floor into the basement. Captain Ramos, 38, succumbed to his injuries. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.
On Thursday, December 9, funeral services for Captain Ramos were held at the Westwood Sports Complex.
