Captain George Turley of the Chattanooga Fire Department is now forever a part of the International Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial after a ceremony held in Colorado Springs on Saturday.

This year, the service memorialized 311 IAFF members who made "the ultimate sacrifice" serving their communities, the organization said on Facebook.

Captain Turley died on duty last December while doing his daily workout in the fire station's gym.

The Chattanooga Fire Department said his life and legacy will never be forgotten:

"Turley’s passion for the fire service and compassion for others has left a mark on many in our department. He truly cared about the job and he wanted it done right, making him a role model and strong leader in the CFD. He was a staple in the Hixson community who always went the

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