Fallen CFD Capt. David Meyer remembered during funeral as devoted father, husband, grandfather

Fallen CFD Capt. David Meyer remembered during funeral as devoted father, husband, grandfather

Loved ones and fellow firefighters gathered Tuesday to say final goodbyes at the funeral for Chicago Fire Capt. David Meyer.

Mourners honor Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer: 'Heroes are not made by how they died'

Hundreds of firefighters stood at attention, white-gloved hands frozen in a salute, as pallbearers carried Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer's casket, draped in a Chicago flag, into St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles Tuesday morning.They stood in their finest black suits, freshly shined shoes and crisp white hats to the sound of bagpipes and the rattle of drums. But to hear the Rev. Tom Mulcrone tell it, Meyer would have shaken his head at…

Fire Capt. David Meyer Honored As 'Legendary Firefighter, A True Friend' At Funeral

NILES — Hundreds of firefighters, first responders and city leaders gathered Tuesday to say goodbye to Capt. David Meyer, a veteran firefighter who was remembered for his courage, leadership and ability to bring levity to his and his colleagues’ dangerous profession.The funeral for Meyer, 54, was held Tuesday at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church in Niles. The 28-year fire department veteran died last week from injuries sustained while working a g…

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