Gear 23: A Salute from Milwaukee's Brave Crew

Artist Steven Feren's tribute, Gear 23, is a whiskey-soaked goodbye to the fallen firefighters of Northwestern Milwaukee.

Gear 23, Steven Feren's heartfelt contribution, stands tall in the Northwestern Milwaukee, a somber salute to heroes who met an untimely end. The empty helmets, garlanded with the names of fallen comrades, hang nonchalantly on brass hooks, like old buddies waiting for a call to the next big adventure. The polished boots and slacks stand smartly atop a rusted steel step, while two coiled hoses lay casually on the edge of the closet. The spirit of life buzzes, but old 'Gear 23', with its chilly, clinical atmosphere, serves as a grim reminder of the harsh reality that comes with donning the firefighter's uniform in Milwaukee.

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Written by Friendly Jane

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