Today: A funeral will be held for Newark Firefighter Wayne Brooks Jr., the second firefighter killed in the line of duty battling last week's cargo ship fire. ZinniaDee_TV reports on the legacy he leaves behind.
Funeral held for Newark Fire Capt. Augusto Acabou, killed in line of duty battling cargo ship fire
Brooks leaves behind two children and is being remembered as a hero who was passionate about serving his community. One of his fellow firefighters called him well-rounded, another said he was"a sweetheart, always smiling, would not pass you by without saying hello or giving you a handshake," adding the 49-year-old's nickname was"Bear," as in Teddy bear, because he was a lovable person,"the nicest guy you'll ever meet.""Brooks is one of those guys that he always looked out for the people he worked with.
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