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An award medal is given to family members during the funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
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An award medal is given to family members during the funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.

Photos: Visitation and funeral for Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt

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An award medal is given to family members during the funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
An award medal is given to family members during the funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
Firefighters salute as the casket is carried out following funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago on April 14, 2023.
Firefighters salute as the casket is carried out following funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago on April 14, 2023.
Pall bearers carry out the casket following funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
Pall bearers carry out the casket following funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
Pall bearers bring out the casket of Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt following funeral services at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
Pall bearers bring out the casket of Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt following funeral services at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
Fireman's hat with photo of Firefighter Jermaine Pelt inside, during the funeral service at House of Hope on April 14, 2023.
Fireman’s hat with photo of Firefighter Jermaine Pelt inside, during the funeral service at House of Hope on April 14, 2023.
The fire bell is rung three times during the funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49, at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
The fire bell is rung three times during the funeral service for Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49, at House of Hope in Chicago, April 14, 2023.
Firefighters salute as the body of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt as he is lifted onto the back of a fire truck following Pelt's funeral at House of Hope on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Firefighters salute as the body of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt as he is lifted onto the back of a fire truck following Pelt’s funeral at House of Hope on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Family and friends watch as firefighters lift the body of Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt onto the back of a fire truck following Pelt's funeral at House of Hope on April 14, 2023.
Family and friends watch as firefighters lift the body of Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt onto the back of a fire truck following Pelt’s funeral at House of Hope on April 14, 2023.
A firefighter waits outside House of Hope during the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt on April 14, 2023.
A firefighter waits outside House of Hope during the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt on April 14, 2023.
Two people hug following the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope.
Two people hug following the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope.
Firefighters salute body of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt following Pelt's funeral at House of Hope on April 14, 2023.
Firefighters salute body of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt following Pelt’s funeral at House of Hope on April 14, 2023.
A firefighter waits outside House of Hope during the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Pullman. Pelt died on April 4, 2023, while battling a house fire in West Pullman.
A firefighter waits outside House of Hope during the funeral of Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Jermaine A. Pelt on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Pullman. Pelt died on April 4, 2023, while battling a house fire in West Pullman.
Firefighters salute as the funeral procession for fallen Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt arrives at Beverly Memorial Park Cemetery in Blue Island on April 14, 2023.
Firefighters salute as the funeral procession for fallen Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt arrives at Beverly Memorial Park Cemetery in Blue Island on April 14, 2023.
The funeral procession for fallen Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt arrives at Beverly Memorial Park Cemetery in Blue Island on April 14, 2023.
The funeral procession for fallen Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt arrives at Beverly Memorial Park Cemetery in Blue Island on April 14, 2023.
The casket carrying the remains of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt is lowered off a firetruck on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago. Pelt died April 4 during a fire in the city's West Pullman neighborhood.
The casket carrying the remains of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt is lowered off a firetruck on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago. Pelt died April 4 during a fire in the city’s West Pullman neighborhood.
Mourners stand in front of the casket as they attend the funeral of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
Mourners stand in front of the casket as they attend the funeral of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
The casket of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt is escorted into House of Hope prior to his funeral on April 14, 2023. Pelt died fighting a fire on April 4.
The casket of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt is escorted into House of Hope prior to his funeral on April 14, 2023. Pelt died fighting a fire on April 4.
A Chicago firefighter stands before the casket at the funeral for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
A Chicago firefighter stands before the casket at the funeral for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
The funeral program for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
The funeral program for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
Firefighters salute the arrival of the casket containing the body of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago. Pelt died April 4 during a fire in the city's West Pullman neighborhood.
Firefighters salute the arrival of the casket containing the body of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago. Pelt died April 4 during a fire in the city’s West Pullman neighborhood.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets mourners before the funeral for Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson greets mourners before the funeral for Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 14, 2023, at House of Hope in Chicago.
Hundreds of Chicago Fire Department personnel attend the visitation for fallen Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023. Pelt died April 4 during a fire in West Pullman.
Hundreds of Chicago Fire Department personnel attend the visitation for fallen Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023. Pelt died April 4 during a fire in West Pullman.
Hundreds of Chicago Fire Department personnel attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023. He died April 4 during a West Pullman blaze.
Hundreds of Chicago Fire Department personnel attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023. He died April 4 during a West Pullman blaze.
Hundreds of Chicago firefighters attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023.
Hundreds of Chicago firefighters attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023.
Chicago Fire Department supervisors attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023. Pelt died fighting a fire on April 4.
Chicago Fire Department supervisors attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023. Pelt died fighting a fire on April 4.
Chicago Fire Department personnel greet each other at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn during the visitation for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 13, 2023.
Chicago Fire Department personnel greet each other at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn during the visitation for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt on April 13, 2023.
Hundreds of Chicago Fire Department personnel line up to attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023.
Hundreds of Chicago Fire Department personnel line up to attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023.

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