Sunrise tribute: Plainville firefighter's widow part of hot air balloon tribute

Sunrise tribute: Plainville firefighter's widow part of hot air balloon tribute

PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — As the sun rose early Saturday morning, a hot air balloon carrying someone special mesmerized those gathered for the 38th annual Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival. As Piper Walter Pastet played "Amazing Grace," all eyes were on the balloon as it rose into the sky, revealing a giant American flag draped from the bottom of the basket. Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival dedicates this year’s celebrati…