Thursday May 2 | via FireHouse.com
Illinois Native Killed in Texas Blast Laid to Rest
A native of Palos Hills, and a volunteer firefighter who was killed in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion was laid to rest on Wednesday. Comment?
Wednesday May 1 | via Patch.com
Procession Honoring Fallen Texas Plant Responder Pas...
Kevin Sanders was honored Wednesday following a Mass of Christian Burial held at Sacred Heart Church in Palos Hills, with a large procession of police and firefighters. Comment?
Wednesday May 1 | via Chicago Tribune
Firefighter who died in Texas blast called 'angel'
Under a cloudless sky Wednesday, area firefighters, family and friends gathered to remember a 33-year-old Palos Hills native and volunteer firefighter who was among at least 15 people killed at the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion last month. Comment?
Sunday Apr 28 | via Patch.com
Hero Who Died in Texas Tragedy Will be Laid to Rest ...
A native of Palos Hills and former Plainfield resident, Kevin Sanders was among the first responders killed in an explosion as they battled a fire at fertilizer plant in West, Texas, near Waco on April 18. Comment?
Sunday Apr 28 | via Patch.com
Memorial Planned for Former Palos Hills Man Killed i...
Editor's note: The story has been updated with photos and videos as Plainfield police , firefighters , members of PEMA and the Illinois State Police escorted Sanders to Overman-Jones Funeral Home in Plainfield on Saturday. Comment?
Saturday Apr 27 | via Patch.com
Plainfield Memorial Planned for Man Killed in Texas ...
Kevin Sanders dedicated his life to helping people and animals. "He died doing what he loved to do by serving and protecting others and will be forever remembered as a hero," according to the obituary for Sanders, 33. Comment?
Thursday Apr 25 | via Patch.com
Memorial Service for Homeless Fire Victim Set for Sa...
The homeless man that died earlier this month when he was found burning in next to some dumpsters is finally being laid to rest. Comment?