7-Year-Old Sandy Hook Victim Gets A Firefighter’s Funeral Because He Always Wanted To Be One
Connecticut Post reports that more than 100 firefighters lined the driveway of Lima Church standing at attention in uniform, some of whom were playing bagpipes. They are reported to have come from New York City, Simsbury, New London, Lyme as well as other towns and cities to show their support for a fallen little man:
“We came here to show support,” said John Cummings of Ladder Co. 45 in New York City and treasurer of the NYC Firefighters Brotherhood Association. Daniel had cousins who are New York City firefighters. Most got text messages Tuesday telling them Daniel wanted to be a firefighter, too. “We’re here to show our support for this community like our community was deeply affected after 9/11. We’re here to return the favor,” said Lt. Eddy Boles, another NYC firefighter.
The tremendous tribute and gesture to Daniel and his family is another heart wrenching reminder to all that was lost last Friday. I’m just in tears.
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