Obituaries
Lt. Paul Butrim Remembered At Private Viewing In Bel Air
"Anyone who worked with Lt. Butrim felt comfort in knowing they would be taken care of," his fellow firefighters said in a statement to WJZ.
BEL AIR, MD — Family and friends gathered Thursday to bid a final farewell to firefighter Lt. Paul Butrim, one of three firefighters who was killed when part of a burning house collapsed on Jan. 24. Lt. Kelsey Sadler and paramedic Kenny Lacayo also died from their injuries.
A fourth firefighter, John McMaster, was injured when the debris fell but has since been released from the hospital. The world watched as Baltimore mourned the loss of the three firefighters and celebrated their lives at a joint memorial service.
But Thursday, a private and solemn viewing was held for Butrim at Schimunek Funeral Home in Bel Air. Butrim’s fellow firefighters said although he was their officer, he stood by their sides and was someone whom everyone could turn to. His death has left a big hole in their hearts.
