Story and photos by Bob Bartosz
Funeral service for Firefighter John Derek Gupton of the Justice (NC) Volunteer Fire Department was held on Sunday Sept 21st at the Duke Memorial Church in Spring Hope, North Carolina.
More than 500 firefighters and friends from all over North Carolina paid tribute to this Franklin County hero, who lost his life on September 16th while responding when the fire tanker truck he was driving overturned on route to a fire call.
Funeral Arrangements Set for Fallen North Carolina Firefighter
Gupton was only 24 but he gave his time and dedication to help others whenever possible.
Photos from the service below by Bob Bartosz.
