Funeral for Atlanta firefighter

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APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA A large American flag is suspended from ladder trucks from Atlanta and Dekalb Fire Rescue. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Honor Guard members switch posts during the service. Firefighters from Marietta, Dekalb and Gwinnett joined with Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters, family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's mother, Debbie Faulkner, and stepfather Arvester, celebrate his life during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's mother, Debbie Faulkner (back to camera), gets a hug during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA A mourner celebrates the life of Jermaine Hall. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Members of Station 29 share their reflections of Hall. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's helmet and turnout coat on display during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA A mourner looks at a program during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA FRD Captain Quentin Campbell makes a presentation to the family. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA AFRD Captain Quentin Campbell makes a presentation to the family. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA AFRD Chief Kelvin Cochran gives remarks. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Members of the AFRD Honor Guard stand during Chief Kelvin Cochran's remarks. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Family friend LaDarius Jackson shares a remembrance. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's mother, Debbie Faulkner, smiles with her husband Arvester, Brenda Strickland, his widow Tanisha Hall(left) and family members as they celebrate his life during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's mother, Debbie, gets a hug from his high school basketball coach, Larry Pierce, during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Bishop Eddie Long, pastor of New Birth, gives remarks during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's mother, Debbie Faulkner, celebrates his life during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Pastor Jolandis Lewis gives the eulogy. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's mother, Debbie Faulkner (center) celebrates his life with her husband Arvester and Hall's mother-in-law, Brenda Strickland during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jacques Hall Jr, brother of Jermaine Hall, gives his remembrances during the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Firefighters salute as Gregory Lovett and Sons funeral home members remove the casket following the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA Jermaine Hall's mother, Debbie Faulkner, watches as the Honor Guard removes his casket following the service. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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APRIL 18, 2014 ATLANTA A large American flag is suspended from ladder trucks from Atlanta and Dekalb Fire Rescue. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials and firefighters joined with family and friends during the funeral of AFRD firefighter Jermaine Hall at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, April 18, 2014. Firefighter Hall, 24, died as the result of a brain aneurysm. He was the second AFRD firefighter to die in the last week. Memorial funds for both Hall and Sgt Frank Guinn, who was killed in an accident in New Orleans, have been set up at Wells Fargo branches. Donations can be made to any Wells Fargo branch in the names of Frank Guinn Memorial Fund Jermaine Hall Memorial Fund. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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