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FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady Honored with Funeral and Posthumous Promotion

CBS New YorkDecember 5, 20252 min580 views
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Honoring Firefighter Patrick Brady

  • πŸ’” Hundreds gathered in Far Rockaway to honor the life and service of FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady.
  • πŸ•ŠοΈ Brady was posthumously promoted to lieutenant during the services.
  • β›ͺ His flag-draped casket was brought into the church of St. Francis de Sales, near his home, as the community paid their respects.

A Life of Service and Character

  • πŸš’ An 11-year veteran of the FDNY, Brady served as a roofman, a critical role on burning buildings.
  • 🌟 Described as the "apex Brady," he was known for his larger-than-life personality, humor, and lack of ego.
  • 🀝 He was a devoted husband, proud brother, and a friend who was always there for others, embodying a life of service.

Tragic End to a Heroic Life

  • ⚠️ Firefighter Brady collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest last Saturday while on the roof of a burning building in Brooklyn.
  • ❀️ His legacy is defined by his love for life, happiness, laughter, and making the world a better place.
  • πŸ“Έ His photo was displayed on a digital billboard at One Times Square as the FDNY and the city mourned their fallen hero.
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