Fire Service Members from Around the Country Salute Fallen Hartford (CT) Firefighter

Hundreds of firefighters from around the nation attended the funeral services today for fallen Hartford (CT) firefighter Kevin Bell, who died battling a fire on October 7 that also injured three other firefighters.

The service was held Monday at First Cathedral Church in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

“Let us embrace the great qualities Kevin possessed as our own, so his legacy can live forever in the hearts and our minds,” said Fire Chief Carlos Huertas, quoted in a report from WTNH.

Read more about the service at http://bit.ly/1toXJ2Q

 

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