Funeral For Fallen Chicago Firefighter Held in Niles Today

CFD Capt. David Meyer Died in the Line of Duty Last Week and was honored with a ceremony in both Norwood Park and Niles today.

The rememberance of Capt. David Meyer's casket was held at St. John Brebeuf Church, on Harlem Avenue in Niles today.

Hundreds were in attendance including CFD and CFD as well as fire departments from other communities as far away as Lyons, as well as hundreds of spectators, reporters and high school students from Notre Dame who lined Harlem Avenue.

I spoke to an associate of Mr. Meyer, Captain Frank Walsh, who worked with Meyer for several years and said he was well liked and respected among his peers. Meyer was a 'firefighters firefighter' who paid great attention to detail to and took immense pride in his work.

Mr. Meyer was a 30-year-veteral of the CFD and was to retire in October. He is survived by his wife & 4 children, among other relatives.

Video of Funeral Hearse Procession On Harlem

Video of Mass at St. John Beowolf Church

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