This peculiar story from Crystal Lake, Illinois reminds me of the retired firefighter I buried a couple of years ago. He died in Missouri and was flown to New York for the services and burial. All of the services were held at the fire station and the deceased firefighter was transported from the fire station to the cemetery on a fire truck.
From Northwest Herald:CRYSTAL LAKE -- Jeff Hornagold, a UPS driver for 20 years, was delivered to his final rest in style -- in his best friend's UPS delivery truck.
Hornagold, a Crystal Lake resident, died Tuesday after a battle with lung cancer.
Before the service on Saturday, Hornagold's best friend and co-worker, Micheal McGowan, delivered the casket containing Hornagold's body from Davenport Funeral home to St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
Friends and family gathered to remember the man who loved NASCAR, the Cubs and White Sox, and spending time with friends and family.
His wife of 24 years, Judy Hornagold, said it was a great tribute to a man bigger than life.
image via Northwest Herald
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