Community pays tribute to Richmond Carolina firefighter
by NBC 10 NEWS
Fire personnel display a large American flag across Route 3 during a procession for Richmond Carolina firefighter Bob Gardner, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (WJAR)
WESTERLY, R.I. (WJAR) —
A Richmond Carolina firefighter who passed away unexpectedly was honored by local fire departments on Tuesday morning.
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Fire personnel displayed a large American flag held by a Watch Hill firetruck as the procession for Bob Gardner headed up Route 3 out of Westerly.
Gardner died at his home last week from an apparent heart attack.
It was the department's first fatality in the line of duty.
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The procession continued to the Avery Funeral Home in Hope Valley.
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A wake for Gardner will be held on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a uniform walkthrough at 6 p.m.
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