Justin Michael Kelly grew up in Milford, Michigan, graduating from Milford High School in 2016. He played basketball, ran track, and was a swimmer for the high school. He joined the United States National Guard and attended Lake Superior State University as a Fire Science Major – Fire Science Helmet #24 from 2017-2018. He loved Laker Hockey and was one of their loudest fans. He liked hunting and fishing, and was an avid Tigers fan. Justin died in February 2018 at age 20, as a result of an accident. He will be forever remembered by family and friends as a happy young man who was exuberant about life. Selection is based on a written essay that shares the spirit of fire science. Successful candidates must be a Fire Science major entering into their junior or senior year with a minimum 2.8 GPA.
