Bill Aitken was born December 28 th, 1932. He entered the Hamilton Fire Department on July 1956 at 24 years of age. Bill married his sweet heart Lorna on March 6th,1959 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary on March 6th, 2009. In 1970 Bill and Lorna adopted two children Leona aged 7 years and Gilles aged 4 years who were natural Brother and Sister. Gilles pasted away in 2002 at age 34 years of a heart attack, Leona lives and works in Iqualuit, Nunavut.

Bill was first elected to the 1975 Executive Board as Trustee and was later elected Treasurer in 1978 and remained Treasurer until he retired in 1993. During his Firefighting Career Bill attended MacMaster University part time from 1968 till 1972 and graduated with a B.A in sociology with a B+ average. at the age of 40.

Bill was active for many years with the Stoney Creek Hockey Association and was the ice convener for many years.He loved his union work, proud of being an honorary member of Local 288 I.A.F.F, playing bridge, bird watching and reading.　He was also　an avid fitness buff and went to the gym three times a week until he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Brother Bill Aitken died on October 26th, 2009. Bill will be sadly missed by his fellow Fire fighters and friends. God bless you Bill Aitken.