BROOKLYN (WABC) — Household, mates and members of the FDNY gathered to attend the funeral for beloved firefighter Patrick Brady on Saturday morning.
The funeral was held on the Church of St. Francis de Gross sales in Belle Harbor, New York
From family members to Brady’s colleagues and longtime mates, a neighborhood of individuals got here collectively to recollect the fallen firefighter’s life and legacy.
Amongst those that spoke throughout the funeral included outgoing Hearth Commissioner Robert Tucker, who posthumously promoted FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady to the rank of lieutenant.
Throughout his speech, outgoing Hearth Commissioner Robert Tucker introduced he’s posthumously selling FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady to the rank of lieutenant.
Earlier than Saturday’s funeral, neighborhood members got here to mourn firefighter Brady throughout a wake on Friday.
He died final Saturday after he went into cardiac arrest whereas combating a hearth in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Brady’s wake was held at Marine Park Funeral Dwelling in Brooklyn on Friday. It was a second for New York’s Best to recollect their fallen brother.
“It is completely necessary to show brotherhood and help the household,” stated Daniel Coleman of Battalion 3. “It may take a very long time, however every single day he’ll be missed and I simply hope they achieve some form of peace sooner or later.”
Brady, 42, was an 11-year-veteran of the FDNY.
His ties to New York’s Bravest run deep. Brady’s two brothers, Jimmy and Brian, are FDNY Firefighters. His cousins and uncles are additionally FDNY Firefighters.
“They have been devoted. All of them cherish Patrick’s reminiscence,” Mayor Eric Adams stated.
Brady lived in Far Rockaway, Queens. He’s survived by his spouse, Cara.
Saturday’s funeral was streamed on ABC 7 New York. You’ll be able to watch a replay of it right here:
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