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Foundation Supporting Families Of Fallen Newark Firefighters Foundation Supporting Families Of Fallen Newark Firefighters
Foundation Supporting Families Of Fallen Newark Firefighters The Tunnel To Towers Foundation is stepping up for the families of the two Newark firefighters who were killed last week battling a fire at Port Newark. The foundation announced it will pay off the mortgage of the family of Wayne "Bear" Brooks, Jr. and provide financial support to Augusto Acabou's fiancée, through its Fallen First Responder Program.  Brooks was a firefighter for 16 years and was stationed at Ladder 4 while Acabou had been a firefighter for almost a decade, stationed at Ladder 16. The Newark Firefighters Union recently launched its own fundraiser to assist the families…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Community Rallies Around Families Of Newark Firefighters Killed Community Rallies Around Families Of Newark Firefighters Killed
Community Rallies Around Families Of Newark Firefighters Killed Newark firefighters Augusto "Augie" Acabou and Wayne "Bear" Brooks made the ultimate sacrifice when they were killed battling a massive ship fire at Port Newark on Wednesday, July 5. Now, the community wants to give back. A fundraiser was created by the Newark Firefighters Union to assist the families of the two men killed. As of Monday, July 10, more than $104,000 has been raised.  "Augie and Bear served the city with bravery, courage, and honor," the union wrote on the fundraising page. "As a community, we can rally around their families, offer our support, and alleviate some of the …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
'Hearts Are Broken': IDs Of Newark Firefighters Killed In Line Of Duty Released 'Hearts Are Broken': IDs Of Newark Firefighters Killed In Line Of Duty Released
'Hearts Are Broken': IDs Of Newark Firefighters Killed In Line Of Duty Released Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr. will be remembered as heroes. Newark firefighters Augusto "Augie" Acabou, 45, and Wayne Brooks, 49, died battling a massive ship fire at Port Newark on Wednesday, July 5, city officials announced in a Thursday morning, July 6 press conference. They were working out of Engine 16, Newark Fire Chief Rufus Jackson said. "This is a sad day for all of us in Newark," Mayor Ras Baraka said. "Our hearts are broken by the tragedy we experienced last night." At 9:25 p.m. Newark firefighters responded to Corbin Street and Marsh Street on a call of numerous vehic…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine