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ROSWELL/CLOVIS, NM - On March 28th, 2008 Retired Clovis Fire Chief Bill Morey, age 58, had passed away. What a bitter-sweet occasion it was when firefighters from across New Mexico came together to celebrate his life. This loss leaves a gaping hole in New Mexico's Fire Service community. While Chief Morey assumed many roles (Chief, Mentor, Peer, and Friend), his years of providing instruction to many of today's volunteer and career firefighters helped create his legacy.

Bill Morey's passion for the fire service started when he was 4 years old, and remained with him until his passing. He joined the Roswell Fire Department on June 1st, 1967 and had risen through the ranks, retiring as their Deputy Fire Chief on December 1st of 1990. He then took the job of Fire Chief for the City of Clovis. He served that position from December 3rd, 1990 to June 3rd, 1996. At the time of his death he was working for AAA Fire Pro Fire Equipment of Clovis.

Chief Morey's career was full of accomplishments that made him one of the most respected fire officers in New Mexico. He was past president of New Mexico Fire Chiefs Association, and an adjunct instructor for New Mexico Fire Fighter Academy. He sat on the Board of Directors for New Mexico Municipal League and served as an advisor to State Fire Marshal's Office for specification for fire apparatus. He was also past member of the IAFC and ISFSI. He was well renowned for his often dry satirical wit, quick
laugh, and storytelling abilities.

Services were held on April 2nd, 2008 at the Grace Community Church in Roswell NM and were followed by a procession and graveside service at Lawn Haven Cemetery in Clovis, NM. Both services were well attended by firefighters from around the State. Honor Guards from both the Roswell and Clovis Fire Departments also participated in the ceremonies.