Victor Isler

Justin Monroe

     Our condolences to the Isler and Monroe families, and the Salisbury Fire Department of North Carolina. FireFighter Victor Isler, 40, and FireFighter Justin Monroe, 19, both members of the Salisbury Fire Department assigned to Squad 1, died Friday March 7, 2008. Victor and Justin were one of the first responding crews operating a hoseline at a five-alarm fire at Salisbury Millwork with nearly 100 other firefighters from many surrounding fire departments. They perished during the hours long blaze. At least four other firefighters were injured, though none seriously, as they tried to rescue the pair.

     Our brother Victor served the Deer Park Fire Department of New York and the FDNY prior to joining the Salisbury Fire Department. He leaves behind his wife Tracy, his son Victor Jr., and his daughter Ryan-Ann. A visitation for Victor will be held on Wednesday March 12, 2008 1-4PM at Lyerly's Funeral Home in Salisbury.

     Our brother Justin was a member of the Miller's Ferry Volunteer Fire Department since he was 14 years old and he also was a volunteer with the Spencer Fire Department. He leaves behind his parents Eddie and Lisa, and his brother Mark. A visitation for Justin will be held on Wednesday March 12, 2008 6-9PM at Miller's Ferry Fire Station near Salisbury.

     A joint memorial funeral service for Victor and Justin will be held on Thursday March 13, 2008 2PM at Omwake-Dearborn Chapel, on the campus of Catawba College in Salisbury followed by Justin's burial at Rowan Memorial Cemetery. Victor's burial will take place in New York State at a later date. A memorial fund has been established and donations can be made to:

In Memory of Vistor Isler and Justin Monroe c/o Bank of North Carolina 415 Jake Alexander Blvd West Salisbury, NC 28147