Crime & Safety
Somber Tribute at Logan for Fallen Firefighter's Family
Firefighters lined up as the family of Ed Walsh arrived for his funeral.
Firefighters organized a somber tribute for the family of a firefighter killed in Wednesday's Back Bay Fire.
Max Widmer captured this photo of firefighters lining up as Ed Walsh's family arrived at the airport. Widmer posted it on Twitter.
The family arrived at about 6:30 p.m. in Terminal C, according to CBS Boston.
Walsh and Michael Kennedy died Wednesday fighting the nine-alarm blaze. About 20 more first responders were injured.
A vigil was planned for Friday night in West Roxbury.
Ongoing coverage:
- Students Sing 'Amazing Grace' for Firefighters
- Vigil Friday Night for Fallen Firefighters
- Boston Bruins Honor Ed Walsh, Michael Kennedy
- Furnace May Have Sparked Back Bay Blaze
- Memorial Fund Established for Fallen Firefighters
- 2 Firefighters Killed, 18 Hurt in 9-Alarm Back Bay Fire
- Ed Walsh, Mike Kennedy Mourned
- Back Bay Fire: Photos, Video
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