This year's celebration is honoring a Toledo firefighter of 20 years who also served in the Marines and Air Force, making the festival even more special.

MAUMEE, Ohio — The 419 Music Fest has a special purpose this year. Firefighters are asking that people come out for the party to support one of their own.

Toledo Firefighter Miguel Castillo has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and isn't able to work.

"We're all one big brotherhood. It doesn't matter where we work, it doesn't matter what patch we wear, if we hear one of our brothers, or sisters is in need, we're going to come together and do whatever we can," said Todd Boatfield, firefighter and event organizer.

Castillo is a father of two and a 20-year veteran of the Toledo Fire Department.

He is also a retired military veteran, having served in both the Marines and the Air Force. Castillo was deployed multiple times as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pvt. Sterling Rahe of Toledo Fire and Rescue said that while this is an unofficial event for each crew, no one who knows Castillo hesitates to throw their shiny red hat in the ring to help out.

"He has gone through some extensive treatments that require him to be admitted to the hospital for about for about 4 or 5 days and that happens every 3 weeks, and I believe he has a series of 13 or 14 of those visits that he has to go through for this treatment," he said.

Boatfield said he knew fundraising efforts were already in place for Castillo, but making him the reason to celebrate would make Music Fest even more amazing.

"When I hooked up with Toledo Fire Department's local 92, they informed me that they decided amongst them that any money that they raised would go directly to Miguel and we just thought that was a great fit," he said.

The bands and firefighters have all donated their time, and all proceeds raised from the festival will help Castillo and his family pay medical bills and other expenses.

"I love you, man. We're here for you, and we'll do everything we can to help lessen some of the blows we can for you," Rahe said.