03-03-2025
Watch: Binghamton Fire Department tribute to JR Gaudet at Parade Day
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton's annual Parade Day had a bittersweet tone to it on Saturday as marchers and parade-goers paused their festivities periodically to honor the life of fallen firefighter J.R. Gaudet.
This is video of the Binghamton Fire Department walking in the Saint Patrick's Parade, stopping at the spot at 1 Main Street where Gaudet died on February 12th while battling a raging fire. Members of the fire department honor guard stopped in silence to pay their respects.
Mayor Jared Kraham joined Fire Chief Alan Gardiner in leading a procession of Binghamton firefighters who stopped at the site and saluted Gaudet for his sacrifice.
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