A funeral will be held today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, who was killed in the line of duty last week battling the Port Newark cargo ship fire. ZinniaDee_TV has more on the legacy he leaves behind.
He was one of two firefighters killed in the line of duty last week whileMembers of the Newark community and fire department will join Acabou's loved ones as he is laid to rest at 10 a.m.. Firefighters saluted as his casket was carried inside the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, with his family following behind.
Born into a Portuguese family, Acabou's obituary describes him as a"real-life Superman," who brought constant joy to those around him and"touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him." Loved ones are proud of the 45-year-old's life choice to serve as a Newark firefighter. He was assigned to Engine 16 and was also in line to rise to the ranks of captain. Port Newark cargo ship fire that killed Firefighters Augusto Acabou, Wayne Brooks Jr. officially put out, Coast Guard says"A jokester, prankster, funny, knew how to light up a room," said Eddie"Boa" Paulo."He studied hard, did the very best on the job. He was the guy you wanted to have on your side.
"We are going to do everything to make sure they are laid to rest and honored the way they should be," Mayor Ras Baraka added.The viewing for the second firefighter, Wayne Brooks Jr., will be held Thursday afternoon, followed by his funeral on Friday morning.
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Wake today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, killed battling cargo ship fire at Port NewarkToday: A wake is set to be held for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, who died in the line of duty battling the Port Newark cargo ship fire last week. ZinniaDee_TV has more.
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Wake for Newark Firefighter Acabou to be held, funeral ThursdayAugusto 'Augie' Acabou, 45, and Wayne 'Bear' Brooks Jr., 49, were both killed in the fire last week aboard a cargo ship at Port Newark.
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Wake for Newark Firefighter Acabou held ahead of funeral ThursdayAugusto 'Augie' Acabou, 45, and Wayne 'Bear' Brooks Jr., 49, were both killed in the fire last week aboard a cargo ship at Port Newark.
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Newark firefighters union pushes for new hires in wake of deadly cargo ship fireThe union says the City of Newark has 80 firefighter jobs currently unfilled.
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Fire that killed 2 Newark firefighters on cargo ship is outAugusto 'Augie' Acabou and Wayne 'Bear' Brooks Jr. were killed in the blaze.
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Port Newark cargo ship fire that killed Firefighters Augusto Acabou, Wayne Brooks Jr. officially put out, Coast Guard says'We can officially declare the fire is out,' U.S. Coast Guard officials say of Port Newark cargo ship fire. Watch live now on CBS News New York:
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