Flags lowered to honor firefighter killed in Maine
The 32-year-old Barnes was the first firefighter to die while battling a fire in at least three decades in
The service was held Sunday at the
The day started with a private Mass for Barnes in Old Orchard, where he grew up. Then a procession escorted Barnes' body up
From there, the procession headed across the
The four-alarm fire happened on
Barnes was one of two firefighters who encountered a wall of flames on the third floor and had to be rescued during a
Barnes was remembered for his work ethic, dedication and attention to detail. He was also remembered for teaching kids about fire safety and firefighting as a member of the department's fire prevention team.
Before the service, Berwick Capt.
The death was the first of a
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