IN MEMORIAM
THE LAST ALARM

     Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department mourn the loss of one of their fellow fire fighters, Robert L. Gillies Jr., who lost his life as the result of an accident while responding to an alarm on January 14, 1962.  The accident occurred in the Mountain Patrol area.

    Bob was appointed to the Fire Department on September 23, 1947 and he worked on the "B" shift in the Metropolitan Area (Battalions 1, 4 and 7) until his transfer to the Valley in April of 1959.  On March 10, 1961 he was assigned to the Mountain Patrol Division.  Bob proved to be a definite asset wherever he was assigned, not only for his ability as a fireman but also for his ability to make friends, being a congenial person to work with.

    He was very active in his Masonic Lodge, West Adams Lodge #565, having been elected Senior Warden.

    He is survived by his wife Mary and two children, Robert L. Gillies III and Mary Margaret Gillies.  His family may feel assured that a helping hand is available from the Department or its members whenever the need arises.