Suburban Firefighter Killed
Brian Carey, 28, a firefighter with the Homewood Fire Department for less than two months, had dreamed of being a fireman since he was a boy. On Tuesday, he was the first in a line of firefighters to rush into a burning house to save a paralyzed, elderly man, family said -- the first time that he had confronted a fire "of that magnitude."
"He was your typical redheaded South Side Irish-Catholic kid who wanted to be a fireman. Everyone was so proud of him when he became one," said Jim Duffy, a close family friend and retired battalion chief from Oak Park who used to bring Carey as a boy to the firehouse to let him slide down the fire pole and try on helmets.
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posted by SCC at 12:16 AM
38 Comments:
Godspeed brother, I have you and and your family in my prayers.
brian..."aka boo" you were a great friend growin up and we had a lot of fun in high school and college. We will do what we can to help your family through this. It just wont be the same without you. were gonna miss you when we go out and not being able to talk and laugh with you at the bars is gonna be a change. you will not be forgotten and we will not forget your family. rest well boo.. your gonna be missed.
RIP firefighter.
God bless this man.
His actions merit a formal proclamation by the State's highest office for a day in his honor.
I would like to see the entire city of Homewood and it's neighboring villages pay him the homage he deserves.
RIP and condolences to family and coworkers.
RIP, Brother Rice Crusaeder. that two young men (army specialist) from evergreen and rice in the past 3 months
R.I.P. Brother!
We lost another good one.
Godspeed, Brian Carey.
what a crying shame ... tough way to go
RIP Brian
Brother Rice Class Of "99"
God Speed brother. May you rest in peace and may God rest your soul. You were taken from us too early and much too young but know that you will not be forgotten for the ultimate unselfish sacrifice you made.......... Our Deepest sympathies to your immediate family and colleagues of the Homewood Fire Dept.
and finally may your brother[s] who were injured have a speedy full recovery.......
it's always hard to deal with when a guy goes down but what makes it worse is this fireman was only 28--- our deepest thoughts and sympathies to his surviving family and friends, a true hero died doing what he was born to do.....
I don't have the words.
He died too young.
I hope the knowledge that many are praying for them brings comfort to his family.
RIP brother
I never understood the unfriendly rivalry between the Police and Fire Depts
Theyve always helped me including bagging a body that leapt 43 floors onto a concrete garage deck and another that got wedged and masticated between the CTA tracks and an El Train car.
Plus Ive eaten at their tables and watched their television sets when the circumstances called for it
This was all a long time ago but I still remember
St. Florian and St. Michael the Arch Angel, escort Firefighter Carey into the gates of Heaven. Watch over and guide us all in our daily duties.
Amen
all gave some,some gave all RIP firefighter.
My heart goes out to the family of this firefighter, he died doing the job he loved.
Unit 377
Condolences to the family. God bless his soul.
RIP and God bless his family and friends who mourn his loss.
My deepest condolences to this brave firefighter's family and department. He died doing what he had always wanted to and his partner hopefully can recover 100%.
aweful
RIP Brian Carey. A fellow Brother Rice alum.
Boo was a great young man who always had a huge smile on his face. He was taken from us way to soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the Carey family and I know all Chicago-land first responders (both fire and police) have an angel watching over us. Godspeed Boo.
RIP Brother Responder. You were good.
R.I.P. My fellow Br. Rice Crusader, I believe he was in the same class as Valadez. Very rough three years or so for Br Rice family...
The Br. Rice Family lost another young man in the line of duty. You will not be forgotten "Boo." Prayers go out to you and your family.
Hopefully at the Police/Fire football game at Br. Rice in a couple weeks they will honor Carey along with PO Valadez.
RIP brother. You are a true hero to all of us.
May God watch over your family during these very difficult times.
Brian, I may have passed u in the Halls at rice, or at a bar on western. I didn't know you, but I will be paying my respects to a fellow Crusader/South side Irishman and your grieving family Monday and Tuesday. Godspeed firefighter. may god bless you and you family in their time of need.
Cpd
Brother Rice Class of 02
Prayers !
Rest in piece Brian knowing you sacrafice will never be forgotten.
CPD 253
Boo,
My God bless you and keep you in his bosom. I can't believe the littlest caddy lived and died as a hero. I am proud to have known you.
RIP and may God Bless your family.
Cicero PD
You lived and died as a hero, not a second thought about your own safety as you ran in to save the life of another. A true hero, not to be forgotten
I don't even know what to say. My prayers go to Brians family...as a mom...I'm so very sorry, your young son is a True Hero! I have never met "Boo" but he is now in my heart, forever. RIP Brian. Homewood stay strong...my prayers are also with your sister & her family...she too is a "True Hero" and she has a special Angel fighting for her. For all of us that walk this fine line...we all know the tears that fall..because all you did.."was your job" A Sister in Blue...CPD
RIP. We will pray for your family.
Prayers for a brave young man who passed all too soon. Rest in peace and may God comfort your family.
God Bless Your Soul!
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