From the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Wayne A. Steen Sr., 48, Honorary Deputy Chief and Life Member of the Millcreek Fire Co. (2+21), Marshallton, DE. He passed away in September of 2001 after a long illness due to a brain aneurysm rupture he suffered in June of 1995 at the scene of a fatal automobile accident.

He had held numerous offices with his fire company and was holding the office of Deputy Chief at the time. Millcreek Fire Co. honored him at their Banquet in May of 96‚ where he received the President’s Award and was made Honorary Deputy Chief.

He also was a Life Member of the New Castle County Fire Chiefs Assoc.‚ DE State Fire Chiefs Assoc. (served as secretary)‚ Eastern Division I.A.F.C.‚ and the DE Valley Fire Chiefs Assoc.

In recognition of his outstanding service, Wayne received the Mill Creek Fire Company’s President’s Award in 1996. His leadership and dedication to the fire service left a lasting impact on the community he served.