In an effort to honor the passionate fans that have helped build the traditions of the Chicago Fire since the club's inception in 1997, a commemorative Wall of Honor has been established at TOYOTA PARK.

This plaque, unveiled on Saturday, June 28 and hung at the base of the stairs leading to Section 8, will forever celebrate the dedicated Fire fans present today and the memory of those who have left us.

In its inaugural year, two Fire fans have been inducted. Dan Parry and Brandon Kitchens were passionate Fire fans who supported the team since the beginning and tragically lost their lives at the young ages of 33 and 23 respectively.

Dan Parry (1973-2006): Dan was a tireless advocate and volunteer for the New World Resource Center, a lifelong activist for working class causes, international solidarity and social justice. A trained paramedic, he selflessly traveled to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and was quickly put to work with a triage team in the Superdome's chaotic makeshift shelter. Beyond supporting the Fire, Dan was an avid follower of Glasgow Celtic Football Club, and could regularly be seen at the Globe Pub cheering on his Hoops. He also gained notoriety as a DJ, spinning "Northern Soul" records at various locations around Chicagoland.

Brandon Kitchens (1983-2007): Brandon was president of one of the Fire's most passionate supporters groups - Whiskey Brothers Aught Five. He supported the Fire before, during and after his three tours of duty in the Middle East. He left the United States Air Force in May 2007 and started working with Chicago 2016, the organization working to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to the city. He had planned to attend Northwestern University in the fall 2007 and begin working toward a political science degree. Brandon was easily found on Fire game days as he would stand on a podium and lead chants for his fellow supporters. He used his passion to write a powerful message to his fellow Fire fans prior to the start of the 2007 Fire season. His "Stand and Deliver" message has since become Section 8's creed.