Overview

• Sunday marked the decade since an exterior wall fell during a blaze near Independence and Prospect, killing Mesh and Leggio as they fought the fire.
• Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set, and police have not named a suspect in the case.
• Relatives described ongoing grief and rituals of remembrance, including regular gravesite visits and a small memorial at the collapse site.
• Mesh’s family highlighted community efforts in his name, including free camping and outdoor activities for kids supported by a memorial scholarship.
• Former firefighter Chris Anderson, who survived the collapse, recounted career-ending injuries and years of recovery, while KCFD members noted safety changes adopted since 2015.