Robert Wright (November 8, 1944 - October 9, 2007)

Robert served the Department in many capacities. He was the Assistant Secretary of Station 39 for several years and served as the Assistant Treasurer for numerous years until he became ill. Robert also assisted our membership coordinator, Claudia Ploor, with on-boarding new members to the Department. Up until Robert became ill, he was an active riding member at station 39, actively participating on his duty night. Robert was known for sleeping in, ensuring the ambulance was adequately staffed to respond on any medical emergency. Outside of the BVFD, Robert served as a full-time faculty member and instructor with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). Robert is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Suzy, and son Garrett.

Curtis "Curt" Bloom (May 21, 1943 - August 2, 2003)

Curt became a member of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department in 1969, after serving two years with the Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department. During his 34 years of service to the BVFD, Curt served in the positions of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief. Curt's years of distinguished service earned him "Life Member" status. Curt's influence on the BVFD continues through his son, Jason, who is currently serving as the Deputy Chief at Company 43.

William "Bill" Edwards (February 21,1939 - April 12, 2003)

Bill joined the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department in 1960 and was hired by the City of Hyattsville as a career firefighter in 1961. He served in that capacity until 1966, when Prince George's County went to the Charter form of government and he became an employee of the County. He retired as a Lieutenant in December of 1991. His time as Lieutenant included several years at Company 43. Bill joined the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department in 1992 and served in the positions as Captain and Assistant Chief at Company 43. Bill remained active with the BVFD until his move to Florida in 1999.

James E. Wildman, Jr. (October 1916 - October 2002)
Life Member Company 19
Joined in 1932

Clarence "Cuz" Kreitzer (March 1923 - September 2001)
Life Member Company 19
Joined in 1937

Lawrence W. "Woody" Woods (December 1931 - June 2000)
Life Member Company 19
Joined in 1954

William W. Wildman, Sr. (June 1919 - December 2000)
Life Member Company 19
Joined in 1935

Franklin H. Baker (June 1926 - January 1999)
Life Member Company 39
Joined in 1935

Lawrence E. "Ed" Bosanko (October 1958 - October 1997)
Member Company 39
Joined in 1983

Bartholomew F. "Bart" Daly (September 1966 - August 1997)
Member Company 39
Joined in 1989

Scot S. Lewis (June 1967 - October 1995)
Member Company 39
Joined in 1987

Alan J. Gay (June 1959 - March 1992)
Member Company 39
Joined in 1977

William F. Windsor (April 1929 - May 1990)
Life Member Company 19
Joined in 1940