Patrick D Rogacki

Patrick was born on September 23, 1956 in Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Patrick mentored his son and daughter in helping others in their time of need by showing them by his example as a Colorado Springs fire fighter, Paramedic, and most importantly their dad. His dedication to helping others didn’t end as a firefighter, he was a part of the ski patrol assisting skiers from a minor scratch to bringing them off the slope safely to an awaiting ambulance. He further worked as a paramedic on the local ambulance company. In the later part of his carrier he was an entragal part of Colorado Task Force One which deployed to the tragedy in New York City on September 11th 2001. He lead a team in the efforts to find survivors of the building collapse and unfortunately remains that would give the survivors closure. It was there that his exposure to the environment caused his multiple illnesses, the last taking his life. He was loved by so many grateful people who he saved from an emergency, and by his family and friends. His memory will live in all who he touched throughout his career and their families.

Patrick is survived by his son, daughter-in-law, their 4 children; his daughter, her son, her daughter-in-law, her daughter; 5 siblings and many close friends. Patrick will live on in all of our hearts. His son and daughter will love him forever and always no matter what.

Patrick’s funeral services will be private for family and close friends, there will be a procession passing by station 5 and the fallen firefighter’s memorial and ending at the Colorado Springs Fire Department FDC for a reception.

Patrick asked that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs in his name.

https://www.firefoundationofcs.org