Escorting a hero to rest

WHAT: Funeral services for fallen Godfrey Fire Protection District Capt. Jake Ringering

WHEN: March 12

WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton

WHY: Hundreds of firefighters, some local, some from other parts of the country including Boston and New York City, joined the local community, along with friends and loved ones for the funeral service of Jake Ringering. The service was open only to close friends and family, a more intimate affair than the previous day's visitation, which drew hundreds of mourners. Fire districts from other areas manned area stations so firefighters could attend the funeral. 

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