Hundreds say goodbye to firefighter, who died just before retiring
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) Hundreds turned out Thursday to say their final goodbye to a Fern Creek firefighter who died last week.
Sgt. Kyle Adams was killed in an off-duty lawnmower accident last Friday, just days before he was set to retire.
He was 39 years old and had dedicated his 20-year career to the Fern Creek Fire Department.
He was eulogized as a dedicated father and husband who loved the community he served. His priest called the loss of Adams “immeasurable.”
His flag was draped on his casket and brought of out St Gabriel’s, saluted by his fellow firefighters.
He had a true servant’s heart : Family, friends remember Fern Creek fire Sgt. Kyle Adams during funeral
Sgt. Kyle Adams, 39, served as a firefighter in Fern Creek for more than 20 years. He was eight shifts away from retirement when he died. Author: Dennis Ting Updated: 6:07 PM EDT May 27, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Surrounded by hundreds of firefighters and loved ones, Fern Creek Fire Department Sgt. Kyle Adams was laid to rest Thursday morning.
Adams, 39, served as a firefighter in Fern Creek for more than 20 years. He was killed last Friday in an accident involving lawn equipment while he was off duty, just days before he was set to retire from the department.
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