Fire photographer Tim Olk recently shared photos from the funeral service for fallen Clinton (IA) Fire Lt. Eric Hosette.
On January 5, 2019,Hosette and Firefighter Adam Cain were injuredin a grain bin explosion at the Archer Daniels Midland building . Hosette died from his injuries, but Cain, although critically injured, survived. Cain continues to recover in an area hospital.
According to theDes Moines Register, nearly a thousand people attended the funeral services. Hosette, 33, was fighting the fire “100 plus feet off the ground” when the blast occurred, Clinton City Administrator Matt Brooke told reporters.
Hosette, a third-generation firefighter, leaves behind a wife and daughter.
More photosfrom the services can be seen at Tim Olk’s site athttps://olkee.smugmug.com.
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