Mourners are saying their final goodbyes to two Buffalo firefighters who died after falling through the floor of a burning convenience store while searching for a victim they believed was trapped inside.
More than 5,000 firefighters lined several city blocks in Buffalo and saluted with white-gloved hands as the flag-draped casket of one the men arrived at St. Joseph Cathedral for his funeral.
Lt. Charles "Chip" McCarthy was remembered by friend Lt. John Keohane for his "great Irish smile."
Firefighter Jonathan Croom's funeral was scheduled for later Friday.
The cause of Monday's three-alarm fire at the Super Speedy Deli is still unknown.