OneLegacy, the nation’s largest organ procurement organization, has selected Sierra Madre Fire Department Engineer Markus Duson to have a flag raised in his honor. Duson, who received a life-saving kidney transplant in 2022, will be recognized for his resilience and dedication to serving his community despite facing significant health challenges.
Duson began his career with the Sierra Madre Fire Department in May 2014, playing a pivotal role in the department’s transition from a volunteer to a career department in 2019. He rose through the ranks from firefighter to paramedic to engineer, demonstrating, the City of Sierra Madres said in a statement, an unwavering commitment to his profession.
However, during a routine physical exam, Duson discovered he was in the early stages of kidney failure.