Crime & Safety

Procession for Fallen Philadelphia Firefighter

Fellow firefighters, residents pay their last respects to Philadelphia Fire Department Capt. Michael Goodwin Sr. died in the line of duty April 6.

Philadelphia Fire Department Capt. Michael Goodwin Sr. was laid to rest Thursday afternoon at Hillside Cemetery in Abington. 

Residents and fellow firefighters lined the streets to wish him a final farewell. The procession lasted about 15 minutes and included hundreds of vehicles—including vehicles from neighboring fire departments.  

See Goodwin's obituary here.

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