I just found the video from my buddies funeral service and I want you guys to see it. It's only a 3 minute video. I live in a smaller than small town in North Georgia called Fort Oglethorpe. I think this video speaks volumes about the people of my town.

My buddy volunteered at our small fire department ever since we were both in high school. He was 24 years old making his way to a fire on New Years Eve. With 30 minutes left in 2008, my buddy was killed when his fire truck crashed. He died never seeing the fire he was volunteering to fight.

Sorry for your loss.

Thank's Country, I wept!

RIP Young Man. You are and will always be an American Hero!!

I feel good raising my children in a town like this. When faced with losing one of the people who keep it safe, the people respond by saying "Shut the town down. Today's about Jarrett."

Country

Yo Country:

My condolences on the loss of your Friend, he is with God now and may you and all his friends find peace in that knowledge.

JonR

PS: My closest friend is a retired (30 years) Fireman.

What JonR said, Patrick. Sounds like a great, supportive town.

I'll check the video out later.

(very moving)

Did he have a wife and kids?

I can't watch the video right now. But I wanted to express my sympathies for your loss.

Prayers and hugs to you Country and your friend.

Very moving & touching, sorry for the loss of a friend.

Condolences

Nice Video.

Seen a live version just like it.

Never want to see another.

I think the respect and ritual shown in a fireman's funeral makes it one of the most meaningful ceremonies. I've had a few friends who were fireman and it is a brotherhood in every sense of the word.

Goosebumps.

Prayers for you and your friend. Losing someone is never easy.

The service reminded me of some of the Police funerals I've been too. Espescially the end on the radio. Down here when a police officer dies they "call" his unit number several times over the radio and when there's no answer the dispatcher gives the name and unit number and gives the code for "off-duty." Reminds me of that.

My son, and one son/law are volunteer firemen. Whenever a call goes out in Ravena or Coxsackie I pray it won't end like this.