Crash Impacts Cimarron Firefighters
Firefighters from Cimarron Hills are mourning alongside one of their employees.
They learned Tuesday night that Bethany Maes, a teen killed in an accident on Marksheffel Road, was the daughter of one of their administrative assistants.
Below is a press release given out by the department Wednesday, including information on upcoming remembrances, and details on how to support the family with medical and other expenses:
The Cimarron Hills Professional Firefighter’s Association, on behalf of the Cimarron Hills Fire Department and at the request of family, regret to inform that two of the victims of the accident were members of our Fire Department family. Administrative Assistant Lupita Morales, a member of our family for more than two years, tragically lost her 17-year old daughter, Bethany Maes (Morales). Additionally, [Lupita’s] youngest daughter, 6-year old Grace Morales is reported to be in stable condition in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
The two other occupants of the vehicle were friends of the family and were also transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, and have since been released. The driver of the second vehicle sustained no injuries.
A memorial fund has been established at 1st Bank in Colorado Springs to assist the family with on-going medical and memorial service expenses. Donations can be made at any 1st Bank branch location, in the name of the “Morales Memorial Fund”. Additionally, several local businesses have pledged assistance by collecting donations at their businesses locations. Please check the CHPFA website at www.chpfa.org for a list of locations for further details as they become available.
A fundraiser is being planned with Frankie’s Bar & Grille at the southeast corner of Powers Boulevard and Galley Road; and also at Frankie’s Too at 7376 McLaughlin Road in Falcon. The details are not yet finalized but is expected to be sometime in January. Please check the CHPFA website at www.chpfa.org for updates on this event.
As a result of the accident, the family no longer has a vehicle, and will be in need of one to drive their daughter to on-going appointments as she recovers.
A candlelight vigil will be held December 29, 2011 at 6:30 pm, at the Doherty High School flag pole, on the west side of the building. Please feel free to come and show your love and support for the family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel, 4285 North Academy Boulevard. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the services at the church.
The family would like to thank the first responders from Security Fire Department, Colorado Centre Fire Department, Memorial Star, and American Medical Response; the administration of Colorado Springs School District 11; the Cimarron Hills Fire Department; and all the friends and family for their support, thoughts, and prayers during this most difficult time.
The Cimarron Hills Professional Firefighter’s Association extends our deepest condolences to the entire family.
