While I did not know Travis personally, I know that he left behind an amazing legacy having served his country and community bravely and selflessly. He left this world a better place than he found it and gifted us with two wonderful sons to carry on that legacy. God bless him and his entire family. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace, Travis.

Lisa Shrewsbury

To The Maher Family: I received information to put Travis Maher
and his family on our Prayer Chain, and I did so.  Very sorry for
your loss, but God has a plan and He always knows what is best!
We are still lifting the family up in prayer for peace of mind and
heart. We are the West End Baptist Church of Industry, Texas, and are strong believers in prayer.  I, Emma Hold, am the Prayer Team
leader.  May God bless, strengthen, and give each of you a peace
beyond understanding.

Emma Hold






Throughout two careers in public safety I have met thousands of men and women that committed their lives to the service of others.  In that lifetime there have been a distinct few who have left such an indelible mark on the thousands that they were held up as leaders and mentors.  Travis is without a doubt one of the select few.  I have lost count of the number of times we have gone out the door together,  Travis always making sure that the crews had everything they needed.  The cheerful smile, the genuine concern for the well being of his crew, and the commitment to professionalism are the cornerstones of his service..  I will miss the opportunities to sit and talk, to share stories of days past, but his presence will continue to set the example for leadership and compassion in all who knew him.  Rest easy my friend, we'll carry the torch from here.  

My sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow firefighters of Travis.  I learned of his many accomplishments,  his service, and his family -Lauren and the boys, through my long-time friendship and conversations with his mother, Shirley and aunt, Bernadette.  From our conversations, their love of and pride in him is evident.   
I hope all can find comfort in the wonderful memories they shared with him. Peace be with you.


 

My condolences go out to Lauren, the boys and the rest of the family. See you down the road Travis. 

I took this photo of Travis and one of our shining stars, Gage Kuehn in TN in April 2022. This was but one of the many times I was fortunate to travel and teach with Travis. He taught me so many lessons, often without saying a word. Just watching him mentor others and transfer knowledge was a lesson in itself. He asked me thousands of times over the years “You good bro”, putting others before himself. Always “mother henning” me (his term). He saw himself as our servant, .Not our leader. He was the epitome  of leadership/followship, always knowing the role he needed to assume. I served with Travis on Squad 1 of TXTF1 for over 10 years. When he promoted to Squad Leader I congratulated him, shook his hand, gave him a hug and told him “I’ll work for you anytime”. His response was typical Travis, and one I use to this day as my motivation as a leader. He said “How about you just work WITH me” and we’ll get the work done together. I’ll never forget his wisdom, his compassion and care for others, his unwavering professionalism, his dedication to his family and team.  There will never be another one like him, thank you so much for sharing him with us all these years. 

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of one of the greatest and most compassionate men I have ever known. Travis was the kindest and most gracious too. He would bring his sons to my office at fire school to say hello, every single year. I will miss him. My condolences to his wife and sons, parents, and all his family. Rest In Peace, Travis. You will forever be missed, but NEVER forgotten.

Please accept my most sincere condolences.  I knew Travis from Municipal Fire School.  He worked for many years the transportation emergencies project next to mine (three story apartment complex), and we taught together for a couple of years during Spring Fire School.  Travis was a friend, and indeed one of the good guys.  I will miss him greatly, and will remember him fondly.  It is my hope that all the stories and accounts of the good things Travis did will somehow diminish the sting you most certainly feel right now.  Travis was and is a good man who will continue to be loved by all who knew him.

May God bless all of you.

Travis, You were one hell of a man! I was privileged to know you and call you a friend. I will forever laugh at your perfectly timed text messages and your humorous facial  expressions during meetings. You were always thinking of ways to make any situation better and had a never ending respect for the job and all who do it. God speed my friend until we meet again.

"Go Horse" my friend. You got me good on that one Travis! I appreciate that you played a part in my life and career. Thank you for many great memories.

I heard a pastor say, in a legacy, it is not what a person leaves behind but what a person leaves in someone.  Travis, brother, you were a good shepherd of people.  Captain J. Hubbard Jr.



Our condolences to the Maher Family. Travis and I spent many years together in Austin county 4-H then later in life we started the Austin Fire Academy cadet class 104. 

Sincerely,
Zane Schulz and Family 

The state of Texas lost a true hero and great man.  Rest in peace Travis.  

During the May flood event of 2015, Travis was our TTF leader for Squad-9 STRAC; During our first and only movement, we found this ball. The running joke with Travis was we told him we were the “ missing link” for the event.  We all signed the ball and sent him a picture of it. ( he said he would NOT take custody of it.)  R.I.P my Brother; we’ll take it from here. 
Captain Hubbard 

My condolences to the Maher family. I remember talking with Travis from our grade school days on up about the fire service and, his families tradition in Houston.   I remember the stories my brother told me of him while he coached him at A&M and how proud his dad was of him everytime we talked. I did not know he was sick when he came to my brother's funeral and I regret not being able to make myself pickup the phone and make the call.  He is in a better place and the pride of BHS class of '92. 

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Battalion Chief Travis L. Maher

October 5, 1973 – December 28, 2022

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