Pelt died last Tuesday while battling a fire in the West Pullman neighborhood.
Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt called Pelt"a beloved son, a brother, a father, and a friend."Nance-Holt recalled telling new firefighters and paramedic never to take the job home with them.
"Honestly, after this past week, that's a lot easier said than done. That's hard," she said, referring to the Fire Department losing both Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk in two consecutive days last week."Many can attest to the feeling that the best meals are made in Chicago firehouses. I tell you, go check them out. None of us are too skinny," she said."Jermaine possessed a special talent when it came to the kitchen.
Nance-Holt also recalled the story of Pelt using his own money to buy essential items for a patient in a special care facility, after learning about them from a friend, even though he'd never met that patient.Nance-Holt said the Chicago Fire Department will always remember him as a brother, a quality man, and a firefighter who displayed bravery until the very end.
"As much as we mourn Jermaine's passing, we must never forget to honor his life by continuing to be an example of selfless love," she said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chicago Fire Department to say final goodbye at funeral for fallen firefighter Jermaine PeltFor the second day in a row Friday, Chicago firefighters will gather for the funeral of one of their own.
Read more »
In 2nd CFD Funeral This Week, Fallen Firefighter Jermaine Pelt To Be Laid to Rest FridayFor the second time this week, the Chicago Fire Department will say goodbye to one of their own.
Read more »
Visitation to be held for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine PeltA visitation for Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt will take place Thursday afternoon.
Read more »
Visitation held for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine PeltA visitation for Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt will take place Thursday afternoon.
Read more »
Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt to be laid to restThe funeral for Jermaine Pelt will be held Friday morning in Pullman, as Chicago mourns the second fallen firefighter killed in the line of duty in one week.
Read more »
Funeral for fallen Chicago firefighter Jan Tchoryk set for ThursdayHis funeral will be held Thursday morning, which CBS 2 will carry live on our digital streaming network beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Read more »