Hundreds attend funeral for fallen firefighter Johnny Tetrick

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Firefighters, family members and members of the Cleveland neighborhood packed Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Saturday to say goodbye to fallen hero Johnny Tetrick.

What You Want To Know

• Lots of of fellow firefighters, family members and members of the Cleveland neighborhood packed Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Saturday for the funeral of Johnny Tetrick
• Tetrick was killed on Nov. 19 by a hit-and-run driver whereas serving to at a rollover crash alongside Interstate 90
• Tetrick served within the Cleveland Division of Hearth for the previous 27 years, a lot of his profession at Hearth Station 22
• Tetrick leaves behind three daughters 

The 51-year-old Cleveland firefighter was killed on Nov. 19 by a hit-and-run driver whereas serving to at a rollover crash alongside Interstate 90.

Outdoors Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, hearth vans lined the streets of downtown Cleveland with American flags propped up and waving within the wind.

Inside the world, lots of of first responders stood proudly, giving a salute as Tetrick’s casket was wheeled down the aisle.

Tetrick served within the Cleveland Division of Hearth for the previous 27 years, spending a lot of his profession at Cleveland Hearth Station 22.

“For 27 years, Firefighter Tetrick placed on his uniform and confirmed up for the individuals of Cleveland, Ohio,” mentioned Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, one among many who spoke at Tetrick’s funeral.

A number of of Tetrick’s colleagues additionally spoke in entrance of the massive crowd on Saturday, noting how Engine 22 was “greater than only a group of fellows, it’s a household.”

“The ache many are feeling proper now’s for a person who beloved being referred to as a firefighter,” mentioned Anthony Luke, Cleveland’s hearth chief.

Other than being a devoted firefighter, Tetrick was often known as a devoted dad to his three daughters: Fallon, Regan and Eden.

“My dad was every thing good on this world. He was sturdy, however light,“ mentioned Regan.

Tetrick was additionally recognized to be fairly the jokester across the hearth station, all the time making his colleagues chortle. His humorousness, colleagues mentioned, was a vibrant spot in a job that’s removed from straightforward.

“Being a firefighter wasn’t simply his job, it was his life, his legacy,” mentioned Bibb.

An IAFF (Worldwide Affiliation of Hearth Fighters) Medal of Honor was given to Tetrick’s household. The medal is among the highest honors a firefighter can obtain.

“He was an incredible firefighter and an excellent higher man,” mentioned Doug Brown, a hearth chaplain. “Thanks, Johnny, you’re dwelling.”