A funeral service for Opelika firefighter medic Zachary “Bubba” Sorenson, who passed away in a single vehicle car accident the night of July 28, was held at Opelika First Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 5.
“It is with our deepest sympathies we report the passing of Firefighter Medic Zachary ‘Bubba’ Sorenson,” the Opelika Fire Department said in a Facebook post July 29. “Bubba set the standard for our department. He was courageous, loyal and passionate about firefighting and the Opelika community. At this time, we ask that you respect family, friends and fellow first responders as they deal with this loss. And we ask for continued prayers for those whose lives Bubba touched in so many ways.”
