Acabou was posthumously promoted to captain during the funeral
It was a somber march as the drums beat, the bagpipes rang out, and the deep sense of loss echoed from the tightly huddled family and friends of fallen firefighter Augusto Acabou.Acabou, 45, and Wayne "Bear" Brooks Jr., 49, both made the ultimate sacrifice just over one week ago.
"I went to both of those homes and they're completely devastated by this, as any family would be. Our hearts go out to them and we're going to do everything that we can to make sure that they are laid to rest and honored the way they should be. The way they gave their life with honor and respect, we need to let them go to rest the same way," Mayor Baraka said.
Augie found great joy entertaining all around him by singing and playing guitar, playing practical jokes, doing impressions, and basically doing anything that would garnish a laugh and a smile. He was quite athletic, playing high school football with a brief career in boxing. Augie could also be found on the softball field with his hospital's softball team and with the county league.
Devoted and loving son of Manuel and Maria Acabou; beloved brother of Joao Acabou and his wife Marlie, and Miguel Acabou; cherished uncle of James Acabou; loving grandson of Augusto Da Cunha. He is also survived by his life partner Cynthia Gulics and her daughter Gillian, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and fellow firefighter brothers.
Funeral arrangements are conducted by Buyus Funeral Home 426 Lafayette St., at Wilson Ave., Newark, NJ 07105.& FF Brooks, would be graciously appreciated.Wayne M. Brooks Jr. was born on June 3, 1974, in Glen Ridge, NJ. The son of Linda and Wayne Brooks Sr., he was raised in Irvington NJ, until his family relocated to Newark, NJ. He graduated from St. Benedicts Prep in 1992.
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