Our condolences to the Solomon family, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department of Georgia. FireFighter Steven Solomon, 33, a 4 month veteran of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and 6 year veteran of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, died Wednesday November 29, 2006. Steven was severely burned at a structure fire in an abandoned building on Thankgiving Night, 6 days prior, on Elm Street in northwest Atlanta. After an evacuation call due to extreme fire conditions, Steven was trapped and received third degree burns to 30% of his body on his torso and legs. He was rescued and rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital where he spent the next six days in the burn unit before succumbing to his injuries.

     Our brother Steven leaves behind his wife, Kennetha, and four children. A wake will be held for Steven on Sunday December 3, 2006 4-6PM at Snow's Memorial Chapel in Macon. A funeral will be held for Steven on Monday December 4, 2006 1PM at the Macon Coliseum. Steven's final resting place will be Glen Haven Memorial in Macon. A memorial fund has been established and donations can be made to: