Lewisville Sergeant with Terminal Brain Cancer Honored at Firefighters Ball

Sergeant Chris Kemp's Battle with Cancer

• 💔 Sergeant Chris Kemp of the Lewisville Police Department was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive and non-curable stage four brain cancer.
• 🗓️ The diagnosis came after an accident in March, and six months later, he is still uncertain about his return to duty.
• 📈 Doctors initially gave him a 12-month prognosis, and he is now six months into his fight, with new tumors recently discovered.

Community Support and the Firefighters Ball

• 🤝 A community of first responders is rallying behind Sergeant Kemp to support him and his family.
• 🚒 The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association will honor Kemp at their annual firefighters ball on September 27th.
• 💰 The event's main purpose is to fundraise to help ease the financial struggles faced by Kemp and his family due to medical expenses.

Kemp's Dedication Beyond the Badge

• 🔥 Kemp also spent 14 years volunteering as a Maybank firefighter on his off days, demonstrating a commitment to service.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He is a husband, father, and grandfather, with another grandchild on the way.
• 🧑‍👦 Kemp is also currently caring for his niece and nephew after their parents tragically passed away in November 2024.
• 💪 Despite his health challenges, Kemp remains determined to fight and is not ready to give up his badge, stating, "That's what I'm fighting for."