You may be curious about the first names on our CrewPacks.
Guess what? They are named after REAL people!
Each first name you will see on a career CrewPack now and moving forward is included to honor a really hard-working man from that particular trade.
Let's take a look at who our first line of CrewPacks is dedicated to:
Fireman ROBERT
FF Robert Wintringham E-1, 7th District (died 1865) is the first professional Fireman to die in the line of duty for the most famous fire department in the United States, FDNY (Fire Department New York). He passed away over 150 years ago, leaving a proud and selfless Legacy behind!
See links below to read more about his inspiring story.
This individual is still living so we will protect his privacy by withholding his last name and personal information.
Jake is a very hard worker and entrepreneur who has built a thriving construction company from the ground up. He also enjoys cattle ranching, hunting, riding horses, and being a dad!
Border Patrol CLARENCE
Clarence "Charles" M. Childress (1877-1919) is the first professional Border Patrol Agent to die in the line of duty in the USA. He worked on the Texas border as a Mounted Watchman, which is what they were called before Border Patrol.
See links below to read more about his story - the El Paso, Texas Newspaper article shares details about his exciting final mission and lasting Legacy of heroism!
