Crime & Safety

EG Firefighters Pay Tribute to Fallen Mass. Brothers

Firefighters from across the state attended funeral services for Lt. Edward Walsh on Wednesday and today, they're returning to grieve alongside thousands of firefighters and mourners for Firefighter Michael Kennedy's funeral.

Members of the East Greenwich Fire Department are paying tribute to two fallen Massachusetts firefighters this week.

Lt. Edward Walsh, 43; and Firefighter Michael Kennedy, 33, died while battling a 9-alarm inferno in Back Bay last week.

Firefighters from across the state attended funeral services for Wash on Wednesday and today, they're returning to grieve alongside thousands of firefighters and mourners for Kennedy's funeral.

East Greenwich firefighters have been sharing thoughts and photos on their Facebook Page


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