Watch Live Now: Funeral underway for Newark Firefighter Wayne Brooks Jr., who died in line of duty battling cargo ship fire.
Brooks spent 16 years with the Newark Fire Department. 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." Port Newark cargo ship fire that killed Firefighters Augusto Acabou, Wayne Brooks Jr.
He leaves behind two children and is being remembered as a hero who was passionate about serving his community. "Brooks is one of those guys that he always looked out for the people he worked with. His love for the job, he loves the fire department and stuff like that. Whatever he could do for the fire department, he did," friend Jonathan Detras said."It's one of those times where he died doing what he loved to do."Watch today's funeral service live on
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Funeral today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, killed in line of duty battling cargo ship fireA funeral will be held today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, who was killed in the line of duty last week battling the Port Newark cargo ship fire. ZinniaDee_TV has more on the legacy he leaves behind.
Read more »
Newark grieves at funeral for fallen firefighter Augusto Acabou killed in cargo ship fireThe anguished cries of a heartbroken mother pierced the solemn stillness outside the NJ cathedral, where hundreds of Augusto Acabou's extended family of firefighters and public servants stood in salute as his flag-draped casket came into view.
Read more »
Wake for Newark Firefighter Acabou held ahead of funeral ThursdayAugusto 'Augie' Acabou, 45, and Wayne 'Bear' Brooks Jr., 49, were both killed in the fire last week aboard a cargo ship at Port Newark.
Read more »
Mourners gather for funeral of fallen Newark firefighter Augusto AcabouAugusto 'Augie' Acabou, 45, and Wayne 'Bear' Brooks Jr., 49, were both killed in the fire last week aboard a cargo ship at Port Newark.
Read more »
Mourners gather for funeral of fallen Newark firefighter Wayne Brooks, Jr.Wayne 'Bear' Brooks Jr., 49, and Augusto 'Augie' Acabou, 45, were both killed in the fire last week aboard a cargo ship at Port Newark.
Read more »
Watch Live: Funeral today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, killed in line of duty battling cargo ship fireWatch Live Now: Funeral begins for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, who died in line of duty battling cargo ship fire
Read more »