Lewiston Firefighter Jeff Fortsch's last call. Thank You for your 24 years of volunteer service to the Lewiston Fire Department. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
"Firemen never die, they just burn forever in the hearts of the people whose lives they saved." may he, and all firefighters who gave their lives, rest in peace.
I feel you I’m only 13 and I lost my brother in 2020 he was only 23 he is a fallen firefighter and hear his last call made me break down to the floor I couldn’t stand it hurt to much so all my condolences go to you
The Final Call, Star Spangled Banner, bagpipe funeral music, and last but not least, Taps & 21 are the very few things that ALWAYS bring a tear to my eye
Thank you for the video I couldn't quite understand exactly what was said on my uncle's final call but I think it was just like this. It was definitely the most emotional and powerful part of the whole funeral. Also a huge thanks to all firefighters and first responders out there!!💕
My grandfather was a charter and chief of his department. He served from 1976 to the end of 2020. He passed last year. Toughest part wasnt watching him pass, the funeral or anything else, it was telling the department, watching the guys do the honor watch and listening to his final call. The final call was the only part that nearly broke me. It signifies the end of the whole process, abd gives the family, and department closure.
I remember when I heard the Final Call for one of the other FD’s Chief over radio while responding to a wreck. But the moment we heard the call go over radio, we all went silent. He was a leader and a great man who we had the honor of working with on scenes and learning from. Losing anyone whatever the cause of death in the Fire Service is a loss that affects everyone who knew the individual. God Bless you all who are affected by this loss.
I have had to hear this 6 times in my 5 years as a full time firefighter and volunteer firefighter, it’s always these that make me realise we do our job for a reason and our sacrifices aren’t in vein. R.I.P to all past and future firefighters who make the ultimate sacrifice
I remember this because of my dad was a volunteer fire fighter and they did this for him to and I was just crying the whole time like I was crying he was my dad and the person I did look up to I miss him so much. He was the best dad ever it was 6 years on April 2nd this year
"Hover over me God, remind me you're there. Hover over me." ~ Saint Theresa of Avila ~ 🙏❤ “You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him.” ~ St. Teresa of Avila ~ 🙏❤
I had to hear the final call of my FTO from a former ambulance service. I hadn't see him in 2 years and it's so hard to hear. In this big family a final call is so sad to hear because you know when those pagers sound they won't be showing up to that call or to the station ever again.
We Stand Before A Hero OF God who put other lives before his doing what he loved and trained for . God please take our brother into your loving arms and keep him safe in the great Firehouse Above for all time till his brothers sisters and other family members can come home and be as one.. RIP FF Fortsch brother your job is over let us take the shift . we salute you
"Firemen never die, they just burn forever in the hearts of the people whose lives they saved."
may he, and all firefighters who gave their lives, rest in peace.
Til Vahalla, brothers.
I Have Had To Hear The Final Call, Twice This Year. One Was For My Son-in-law. It's Hard To Believe He Is Gone, 44 Years Old.
So sorry for your loss
Gone but not forgotten
I thank him for his service
I feel you I’m only 13 and I lost my brother in 2020 he was only 23 he is a fallen firefighter and hear his last call made me break down to the floor I couldn’t stand it hurt to much so all my condolences go to you
Salute my friend
22 year volantary in luderitz namibia its a honour too serve
The Final Call, Star Spangled Banner, bagpipe funeral music, and last but not least, Taps & 21 are the very few things that ALWAYS bring a tear to my eye
Thank you for your service. RIP
My father was a firefighter, lost him in 95. Even though he didn't die on the job this kills me.
Thank you for the video I couldn't quite understand exactly what was said on my uncle's final call but I think it was just like this. It was definitely the most emotional and powerful part of the whole funeral. Also a huge thanks to all firefighters and first responders out there!!💕
Calvin Borer I salute your Uncle God speed Sir
I am "ugly crying" for a man I never met or knew. Firefighters are the best of us in truth!! They run in when others are running out!!
My grandfather was a charter and chief of his department. He served from 1976 to the end of 2020. He passed last year. Toughest part wasnt watching him pass, the funeral or anything else, it was telling the department, watching the guys do the honor watch and listening to his final call. The final call was the only part that nearly broke me. It signifies the end of the whole process, abd gives the family, and department closure.
I remember when I heard the Final Call for one of the other FD’s Chief over radio while responding to a wreck. But the moment we heard the call go over radio, we all went silent. He was a leader and a great man who we had the honor of working with on scenes and learning from.
Losing anyone whatever the cause of death in the Fire Service is a loss that affects everyone who knew the individual. God Bless you all who are affected by this loss.
I have had to hear this 6 times in my 5 years as a full time firefighter and volunteer firefighter, it’s always these that make me realise we do our job for a reason and our sacrifices aren’t in vein. R.I.P to all past and future firefighters who make the ultimate sacrifice
Rest easy brother. We have the watch from here.
Thank you for your service and thanks to all firefighters who work so hard to keep us safe. We need and appreciate you, always.
God bless you sir and thank you for your service
Rest in peace thank u for your services
God bless you Jeff Thank you for your service
The real superheros...so much respect.
I remember this because of my dad was a volunteer fire fighter and they did this for him to and I was just crying the whole time like I was crying he was my dad and the person I did look up to I miss him so much. He was the best dad ever it was 6 years on April 2nd this year
"Hover over me God, remind me you're there. Hover over me."
~ Saint Theresa of Avila ~ 🙏❤
“You pay God a compliment by asking great things of Him.”
~ St. Teresa of Avila ~ 🙏❤
Rest easy brother! From all of us from Michigan. We have the watch from here!
May you rest in peace, Brother.
R,I,P. Brother
Thank you for your service and forever in our hearts 🚒
We here at Gayville Fire & Rescue have lost our wonderful Chief Lonnie Lee today rest easy sir we have the watch from here 😭
I had to hear the final call of my FTO from a former ambulance service. I hadn't see him in 2 years and it's so hard to hear. In this big family a final call is so sad to hear because you know when those pagers sound they won't be showing up to that call or to the station ever again.
Rip brother
May god be with his soul as we lay our brother to rest we will continue the fight brother I been a volunteer firefighter and EMS for 4 years
gave me goose bumbs
We Stand Before A Hero OF God who put other lives before his doing what he loved and trained for . God please take our brother into your loving arms and keep him safe in the great Firehouse Above for all time till his brothers sisters and other family members can come home and be as one.. RIP FF Fortsch brother your job is over let us take the shift . we salute you
I fell so bad for his family. RIP
RIP Brother.
My dad is a fire chief and my uncle is a firefighter and my cousin is a firefighter and my ant is a firefighter and my grandpa and I’m next
Last 10-7 rest easy 😢.
Rest In Peace brother
Thank you for your service brother
Beautifully done. Thank you fire fighter.
I've heard way to many of these. Rest in peace brother.
May the Lord of Compassion and the Lady of Peace give him safe rest. The watch is done, godspeed
REST IN PEACE HERO 😭🙏🇮🇱🌹
Why is he a hero
RIP - You're a True American Hero.
🙏🙏
Breaks my fucking heart😢
This is sad 😭
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God that kills me everytime only thing that could have made it worse is bagpipes
😭😢😟 very sad
Rip
Rest in peace brother
Rip brother