Fellow FF died doing what he loved doing

[huskylover27]

my FD's new seagrave 75' ladder truck

EHFD 734

BFFD 333

This truck is one from west hill FD 2071


horseheads FD 1034
mixture of 2341, 1034 and cairo E-4-5

This truck carried his casket. T&C FD E-16

My car blocking the road.....correction DREAM car and DREAM job

webb mills FD 1881

[CathyBogart]

How very sad. RIP...

[moosmom]

I am so sorry about your friend and fellow FF. A FF's funeral is one of the most gut wrenching things to go through.

My late friend, John Bertolini, who instilled in me that women can also be FFs and Auxiliary State Troopers, died after fighting a fire. He was a Lieutenant with the East Haddam Volunteer Fire Department. He was only 48 and left a wife and 3 daughters. They transported his casket on the back of an antique firetruck. The last transmission was something that didn't leave a dry eye in the house. "Lt. Bertolini, Badge # is now off the air.

I will NEVER forget this man. He had a huge impact in my life. He gave me the courage to become a volunteer FF, Paramedic and an Auxiliary State Trooper and attended each of my graduations. I've got LES just thinking of him.

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Donna

[pitc9]

RIP....

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[kimlovescats]

I'm so very sorry! May he rest in peace!