Firegeezer notes: In this week leading up to Veteran's Day on Friday, we are presenting this touching documentary on the final trip of Firefighter Tristan Smith in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, who was killed in combat in Iraq. The preparations for this tribute were done on a moment's notice, but you will see that literally dozens of fire departments sprang into action to honor this young man. The compassion, honor, and brotherhood that they exhibited is touching. Please join us as we ride along, Bringing Tristan Home from the Dover AFB mortuary.
This is part 4 of 5. If you missed the beginning, please start with Part 1 HERE. Part 2 is HERE.
Part 3 is HERE.
Dozens of FD's in Two States Honor a Firefighter / War Casualty
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Part 4: The expanded escort procession arrives in Bryn Athyn.
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Pausing at the Municipal Center and Fire Station, we pick up the honor guard and the honorary pall bearers.
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Five members of the Bryn Athyn Fire Company were led by Major General Ronald Nelson USMC (Ret.) acting as honorary pall bearers.
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The procession arrived at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral where we were met by the official Army funeral detail.
Entering the Bryn Athyn Cathedral via Cathedral Rd. Tower 8, Huntingdon Valley Fire Co. is displaying the flag.
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Tomorrow, Conclusion – Tristan Smith is honored and laid to rest. Part 5, Conclusion is HERE.
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