The salute was solemn and the hugs were long -- all in memory of fallen FDNY firefighter Jesse Gerhard.
"So today in the firehouse, we gather to offer some level of comfort on our promise to never forget," said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens.after battling a nearby blaze.The pain is still raw for Jesse's dad.
FDNY Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh thanked Gerhard and his family for his seven years of service ahead of a plaque dedication in his honor. "He brought such energy and passion to the job every day," said Ladder 134 firefighter Michael Ormiston.It is a bond that is eternally unbreakable.
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