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Boys Town Fire Chief laid to rest in Omaha

Posted at 10:53 PM, Nov 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-16 23:53:03-05

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A long time Boys Town firefighter was laid to rest over the weekend.

Chief John Sing, who served 48 years at the institute, died from unknown causes while on duty on Monday, Nov. 11.

Family, friends and local law enforcement said goodbye to Sing with a patriotic and emotional ceremony at Dowd Chapel.

Around 35 fire trucks and dozens of first responders lined the street to honor Chief Sing.