Back on August 29, a Hazlet, NJ volunteer firefighter’s body was found in his driveway. Kevin Martin, 45, was beaten to death in front of his own home. Arrested the next day was “Tyrone Price, 22, who’s last known address was a motel in a depressed part of Eatontown, NJ. Price as was actually arrested [...]
*Update* Ryan Hummert’s Funeral a Moving Tribute to the Brotherhood of Firefighters
Ryan Hummert’s casket was laid to rest today, bringing a nation closer to closure over the death of a dedicated firefighter who died before his time.
22 year old Ryan Hummert’s casket was placed on a pumper at the Immaculate Conception Church and escorted by 135 fire trucks to the cemetary. His casket was then [...]
*Update* Body of Drowned FDNY Firefighter Returns Home
The body of Martin Simmons returned to New York last night, arriving at JFK accompanied by his family.
Simmons’ coffin, drapped with an American flag, was received at JFK by an FDNY honor guard and Port Authority Police officers. They presented his coffin with a salute.
Simmons was a dedicated firefighter and family man. He was a [...]
*Update* Firefighters from Across the Country Honor Hummert
Firefighters from across the United States attended Ryan Hummert’s funeral today. His funeral was elaborate and honorable with a procession of many emotional miles – appropriate for a hero who died so young.
The state flags in St. Louis County will be flown at half staff to honor Ryan.
FDNY Firefighter Drowns Saving Son
Brothers, I don’t know what it is this week, but all I have to report is truly sad, untimely news. It is with a heavy heart that I report to you that 17-year veteran of the FDNY, Martin Simmons, died today while trying to save his son from drowning.
Martin’s son developed a leg cramp while [...]
*Update* Ryan Hummert Funeral Plans Arranged
Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Hummert will be laid to rest on Friday.
Visitation is tonight from 3-8 pm at J.B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester Road, Maplewood. A casket vigil will take place from 2-8 pm. The firefighters walkthrough will be at 8 pm.
The funeral will be this Friday at10 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2934 [...]
