Handmade table presented in honor of fallen Illinois firefighter

VIDEO: It’s been 41 years since Peoria firefighter Vernon “Butch” Gudat died in the line of duty, but Friday, the department and his family members celebrated his legacy.John Smith worked for the Peoria Fire Department for 29 years. After he retired, he picked up woodworking.Smith’s hobby of building tables started when Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger asked Smith to build a table for the new firehouse, Station 4.
- PUB DATE: 2/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEEK-TV NBC/A