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The Passing of a
Brother
Robin
Burton-Jenkins was killed in a traffic accident on the morning of October
6th, 2006, while returning to his Ocoee home after completing his 24-hour
tour-of-duty at Kissimmee Fire Station 11. While riding his motorcycle
along Osceola Parkway, he was struck by an SUV, in the area between
Michigan Avenue and the Turnpike.
Robin served the City of Kissimmee for 2 ˝ years. He was a member of Fire
and Iron Firefighters Motorcycle Club and a member of the Fraternal Order
Of Leatherheads Society, F.O.O.L.S. He was a former firefighter in
Escambia County, Florida for 4 years, and a decorated 16 year member of
Her Majesty’s Royal Army and Royal Navy as part of England’s special
operations team. He was born and raised in London, England, but moved to
the U.S. in 1996 to join his wife.
Robin was certified as a Firefighter and EMT, a special operations
technician, and was working toward his state fire officer and fire
inspector certifications. He was a beloved member of the KFD family. For
all those who worked with him—his jovial demeanor and quick whit will be
greatly missed.
Robin is survived by his wife Karen and two sons, Christian, 8 and Ryan,
11. Fire & Iron extends their thoughts and prayers to Robin’s family.
The Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at 10
a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Kissimmee located at 1700 N. John
Young Parkway. A procession to the Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E. Dakin
Avenue, will follow the service for a reception.
Robin's family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the
Robin Burton-Jenkins Memorial Fund, which will assist the family with
funeral costs. Donations are being accepted at any SunTrust Bank location.
Donations can also be mailed to the Kissimmee Professional Firefighters
Local 4208/ Robin Burton-Jenkins Memorial Fund; P.O. Box 421522;
Kissimmee, FL 34741. |
