Tragedy hit home last night

[Mule]

Sorry this happend I was a voulnteer 14 years for fire dept. Seen alot of things but nothing like this!

[Smeggie]

Today was super emotional for ALL of the fire-rescue and police departments in my area.

We escorted Firefighter Trevor Brown from the Medical Examiners Office to the funeral home where he will stay until his funeral on March 4th.  The procession went through 3 counties and covered a distance or 42 miles, which took about an hour and a half.  Quint 618 (the fire truck) was part of the procession because this is the truck he was riding the night he was killed.  Bucket 2, where Trevor was riding was left vacant with nothing but his helmet during the procession.

There were numerous helicopters and new agencies covering the silent procession today.  I was with my colleagues lined up along the highway to pay our respects to Trevor.  Overpass after overpass literally jammed full of my brothers and sisters from fire-rescue agencies from all over the area.  I have seen this so many times on TV.  There are no words to describe how incredibly emotional it is to see all these people from your fire 'family' come out and support your 'brother'.  I know @EastCoast50 knows exactly what I am talking about.

It was honestly one of the most moving experiences of my life.  And I have had my share.....

Here is one of many new feeds of today's procession.  Thought you might like it.

https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/video-silent-procession-salutes-fallen-sterling-firefighter/article_c29b14be-d018-11ee-ab9f-5389ff8c5086.html

So now we plan for Trevor's funeral on Monday March 4th.  It's going to be a BIG deal....we are anticipating thousands of First Responders to participate.  So stay tuned...

 

Edited February 21, 2024 by SGTSmeg

[Unchileno]

May he Rest In Peace and a speedy recovery for others.

Glad you and yours are ok.

 

 

[Smeggie]

7 hours ago, Unchileno said:

May he Rest In Peace and a speedy recovery for others.

Glad you and yours are ok.

 

 

Good hearing from you brother! 

When are you going to get back in game and start slaying some C4?!

[WeednFeed]

Heartbreaking!

[Cooper]

So sorry for this loss. Prayers to Trevor and his family, and to you and yours...

[Smeggie]

Here is a video we pulled together from the silent procession on Tuesday if you're interested in seeing it.  It's almost 7 minutes long.  I had put two GoPros on the truck that we had in the procession plus photographers from all over the route.   Trevor's funeral will be Monday March 4th.  I am sure it will be all over the news.

 

[Smeggie]

On Monday we had a grand celebration to honor fallen firefighter Trevor Brown.

We had over 3,000 first responders at his service.  We filled Cornerstone Chapel to it's absolute gills.

There wasn't a dry eye in the house, and it was spectacular.  I really love my fire and ems family.

Here is a post I made on the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company facebook page on Monday night.  I feel every word of it.

It's just a short video I made from cameras I mounted on the engine carrying his remains.  It's just the arrival at Cornerstone Chapel.

But man does it tell a story.....yours truly is on the left side at 1:03 with his face stuck in his camera....what else is new? 

"Brotherhood and Sisterhood. From the outside looking in, you can never understand it. From the inside looking out, you can never explain it.  Today we witnessed the very best.  First responders from all over the region came out to honor and pay respects to SVFC Firefighter Trevor Brown.  Join us on SVFC Engine 618B as Firefighter Trevor Brown  arrives at Cornerstone Chapel for his Last Alarm."

RIP Trevor Brown.

And to top it all off, I found out that one of our past Chief's passed away this morning.  His will be the third funeral my company has held in as many months.... 

 

[WeednFeed]

Sad, very sad.