A beloved firefighter who died from an aggressive brain tumor on Saturday was given an emotional escort through the hospital in a final farewell. Footage of the powerful event has gone viral. The death of firefighter Cody Mooney came after complications from the removal of his tumor, which was benign, according to his peers at South Metro Fire Rescue in Colorado. In the video, onlookers β including friends, family and hospital staff β salute the fallen hero as his loved ones escort him to have his organs harvested for donation.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow first-responders. Firefighter Mooney leaves behind a beautiful family including his wife who is expecting their fifth child in just a few weeks , as well as their other four children. Losing Cody impacts all of us deeply. The firefighter was first diagnosed with a tumor growing on his brainstem in June , according to Fox News.
He underwent surgery to remove it two weeks ago, but later suffered complications. To help his family financially as they mourn his loss and try to get on their feet, Phelps has set up a GoFundMe. He gave his heart, he always gave his heart. Read more from Yahoo Lifestyle:.
News Home. Follow us. Kristine Solomon. Style and Beauty Writer. Yahoo Lifestyle 5 March View photos. Firefighters led a heartbreaking procession for their fallen brother, Cody Mooney. Cody Mooney and his wife, Emma, had four children and one on the way. Photo: Courtesy of GoFundMe. What to read next. Yahoo Finance UK.
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