Tribute to a Fallen Hero
Introduction to the Tragedy
Members of the FDNY paid tribute to Patrick Brady at his wake in Brooklyn.
Family, friends and hundreds of firefighters paid their respects to fallen firefighter Patrick Brady of Tower Ladder 120 during a wake at the Marine Park Funeral Home on Friday afternoon.
The Incident
Details of the Accident
The 11-year veteran of the FDNY suffered a medical emergency while operating on the roof during a top-floor apartment fire at 9407 Kings Highway in East Flatbush on Saturday, November 8.
Firefighters were able to rescue a trapped occupant from the apartment in stable condition. Firefighters were able to remove firefighter Brady to Rescue Paramedics who began pre hospital care, despite their best efforts Brady was pronounced deceased a short time later by hospital staff at Brookdale Hospital.
Remembering Patrick Brady
A Life of Service and Love
Brady from Engine Company 227 in Weeksville transferred to Tower Ladder 120 in Brownsville in 2022. He leaves behind his wife, Kara, whom he married on April Fool’s Day in 2022.
“If there is one thing Pat would want us to remember, it is this: to treat others the way we want to be treated,” Kara said during a press conference. “The firehouse was his second home, and I am forever grateful that he was surrounded by his second family on the night to pass. Pat always had a smile to share, a joke to pass on to someone.”
Brady’s wife, Kara, addresses the crowd.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Final Farewell
Honoring His Memory
The members of Pat’s Watkin Street Firehouse stood and saluted as transport vans carried the casket. His funeral will be held in Far Rockaway at Church of St. Francis de Sales on Saturday, November 15, at 11 a.m.
Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
Conclusion
The tribute to Patrick Brady is a testament to his dedication, love, and service to his community and his firehouse family. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the memories he shared with his loved ones.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What was the cause of Patrick Brady’s death?
A: Patrick Brady suffered a medical emergency while operating on the roof during a top-floor apartment fire. - Q: Where will his funeral be held?
A: His funeral will be held in Far Rockaway at Church of St. Francis de Sales on Saturday, November 15, at 11 a.m. - Q: How long was Patrick Brady a part of the FDNY?
A: Patrick Brady was an 11-year veteran of the FDNY.
