Owego Fire Department Honors 5-Year-Old's Kindness

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Source: WBGN Action News

Owego, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Young Billy Huddleston had a wish for Owego firefighters as they continue to mourn the loss of Capt. Matthew Porcari, who died while fighting a blaze last month.

In a letter penned in the days that followed Porcari's death, Billy, 5, said he wanted them to feel better, and that he'd be willing to help with "cookies or eggs or visiting you to tell jokes."

It was a touching tribute to a department reeling from the loss of their 34-year-old captain.

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Here is the letter that Billy wrote:

DEAR OWEGO FIREMEN:
I love you guys because I really love your fire trucks. I am so sad your firefighter died and I love you guys. I'm 5 yrs old and when I grow up I'm gonna move into your fire station because I want to be a firefighter.
Is there anything I can give you to make you feel happy again, like cookies or eggs or visiting you to tell jokes. Maybe a blanket or a present.
I loved Captain Matthew Porcari. Call my Mom if you need me.
Love,
Billy Huddleston

Read more: http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Owego-Fire-Department-Honors-Five-Year-Old-190946561.html

[IdaBriggs]

1. What a good boy!

The type of child who makes me proud to be an American!