Amazing Grace on the bagpipe

Elected officials, local residents and firefighters from around the world were those types of attending the Sprint Center solution honoring Larry Leggio and John Mesh, who passed away Monday.

Leggio, 43, a 17-year veteran and fire device operator, renders a spouse and mother. Mesh, 39, is survived by a partner and four daughters.Fire Chief Paul Berardi informed the households: "Our hearts our damaged but our fix to honor these brave guys is strong.Thousands of men and women gathered Saturday at a memorial solution to honor two veteran Kansas City firefighters which died whenever a building folded on it in northeast the main city.

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -

The flaming walls tumbled Monday night, took two brave resides and ripped aside two households together with Kansas City Fire division.

Saturday afternoon, the people, comrades and caring people across the country joined collectively within Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City to honor the memories of firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh. Thousands loaded the arena when it comes to nearly two-hour service.

The service unsealed aided by the mournful noises of bagpipes. Amazing Grace ended up being over and over played through the solution, including via bagpipe and an A cappella overall performance by Mayor Sly James.

"Our hearts tend to be broken, but our resolve to honor these courageous men is powerful, " Fire Chief Paul Berardi said. "Larry and John offered all for us and that we won't forget. I vow we shall never forget."

He said the 2 males couldn't die in vain and helped conserve everyday lives. He also talked toward people directly, recognizing their give up.

"You offered a lot more than was ever before anticipated, " he stated.

Mayor Sly James remembered both guys, but stated their terms could not heal the pain or provide understanding for such a tragedy.

"this might be a reduction that hits all over, " he stated.

Leggio handled Truck 2. Mesh worked on Pumper 10. Both rigs had been draped in black as they stood a lonely sentinel in the arena.

Leggio, 43, was a a 17-year department veteran. Mesh, 39, ended up being a 13-year veteran. They certainly were killed Monday after a condo building folded around them in just minutes after their gallant actions to rescue two people. Three various other firefighters had been injured.

James spoke concerning the three injured men during their remarks.

Leggio actually leaves a wife, their mommy as well as other loved ones.

Mesh is survived by a spouse, four daughters as well as other household members. The daughters vary in age from 17 yrs old to a decade old.

Berardi and James offered into grieving households flags that travelled throughout the nation's Capitol on Monday. Both guys sought to comfort the widows and reassure Mesh's daughters.

Leggio's sibling, Joe Mike, emotionally addressed the group about their small sibling. Mesh's niece shared personal memories.

Joe Mike Leggio stated it absolutely was crucial that you recall the two firefighters injured. He thanked many people for assistance and singled-out people in the Royals business due to their support. He said the Mesh women had been therefore courageous and "are so inspiring to all people."

Joe Mike Leggio stated his sibling followed in their father's footsteps when he graduated from fire academy in 1998 and served a nearby that he grew up in.

Probably the most heartbreaking moments of solution arrived whenever Joe Mike Leggio said their sister-in-law, Missy, was at the scene of fire that took her husband's partner. Several hours earlier in the day, she had posted in regards to the Royals great come-from-behind win and how the lady husband owed the woman playoff tickets.

She had remaining the supermarket and had been visiting their home whenever she saw the fire, which was just a few obstructs from their property. While speaking with the woman mother-in-law regarding the phone, she went to the scene to see if the woman husband ended up being here, and recognized trucks from his place.

"She saw the structure failure and flames engulfed the area. The frantic rescue ensued and moments later on an ambulance sped away with Larry, " Joe Mike Leggio stated.

an other firefighter, an in depth friend for the Leggio family who ironically was tapped to alert the family in case of Larry Leggio's demise, happened to see Missy Leggio during the scene.