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A few weeks ago, our small-town community woke up to the tragic news that Steve Ackerman, a local volunteer firefighter, lost his life in a house fire as he tried to rescue a family from the destructive flames.
Two lives were saved because of Steve’s selfless and heroic efforts.
Steve was one of those salt-of-the-earth kind of guys. Always had a smile on his face. Just 38 years young, he was physically strong.
But what stands out …
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