Candlelight vigil at Sierra-at-Tahoe for fallen firefighter

Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 7:03pm

Sierra-at-Tahoe will hold a candlelight vigil for Michael Hallenbeck on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. The 21-year old U.S. Forest Service firefighter lost his life on Saturday while fighting a lighting-caused fire south of Echo Summit.

Hallenbeck, known by friends and family as Mikey, was a Sierra-at-Tahoe employee for the past two seasons and a local firefighter for the U.S Forest Service.

“His flame burned bright,” friends speak of Hallenbeck. “Thank you for your

brave, courageous soul.” Hallenbeck is considered a local hero who could “make
tons of people smile or laugh,” and died doing what he loved to do.

During the 2015-16 Winter Season, an organized “Ride for Mikey” will take place
on the slopes of Sierra.

Candles for the vigil will be lit at sunset on the Solstice Plaza in the base area of
Sierra-at-Tahoe. All Sierra Family and friends of Michael Hallenbeck are
encouraged to attend. Candles will be provided.