Family says final goodbye to FDNY firefighter William Moon – NBC New York (47)

NEW YORK – Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues gather Thursday to say goodbye to the New York City firefighter and married father of two, who died after suffering a serious head injury in an automobile accident. training at their fire station earlier this month.

William P. Moon II being eulogized at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church a Clinton Ave a shore of the bay.

The 21-year veteran of the city fire department died after falling about 20 feet while preparing for a drill at his fire station in Sterling place in Brooklyn just before noon on December 12. He suffered a severe head injury and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh said it was clear he would not survive.

His family decided to donate the bomber’s organs to save other people’s lives.

LiveOnNYa non-profit organization that helps people like Moon live through organ and tissue donation, confirmed just days before Christmas that the heart, lung, liver and kidney saved the lives of five people, including three people at New York.

“Firefighter Moon was a hero in life and is now a hero in death who will live on through the generous gifts of organ donation,” LiveOnNY president and chief executive officer Leonard Achan said at the time. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Moon family. Our thoughts and prayers remain with them during this difficult time.”

Luna was 47 years old. The Islip, Long Island resident is survived by his wife, Kristina, and their two children.

“Loving Billy was not just a marriage of families, but a marriage to firefighters. His love and passion for the job extends beyond the walls of the firehouse,” said his wife Kristina in a letter read by Kavanaugh after his death. “He instilled the same passion in our children and always spoke about how important it was to help others.”

Adams called the loss “heartbreaking” for all involved.

“Firefighter Moon was a dedicated public servant who spent more than two decades saving the lives of New Yorkers and will continue to do so after his death,” Adams said in a statement. “We join the entire Fire Department and all New Yorkers in mourning his loss in praying for Firefighter Moon, his family and friends.”

Rafael Pujols with details.

Moon joined the FDNY in May 2002. He began his career with Ladder Company 133 in Queens where he worked for 20 years before being assigned to Rescue Company 2 in Brooklyn earlier this year. He had been working as a member of the fire department’s elite special operations rescue company for nearly a year.

“This type of work requires extensive training. Billy was preparing for one of these training exercises when this tragic incident occurred,” said FDNY Chief John Hodgens. “Billy is a dedicated firefighter who will always be remembered as an important member of the New York City Fire Department. His legacy will live on forever.”

Kavanaugh agreed with Adams’ feelings about honoring the devoted firefighter and family man.

“Our hearts break for the family and friends of Firefighter Moon and our entire department,” Kavanaugh said. “Firefighting was in his bones and he embodied the spirit and passion of our department. He was passionate about organ donation and just as he saved countless lives working at the firehouse, he will continue to save lives after his death.”

In addition to serving with the FDNY, Moon volunteered with the Islip Volunteer Fire Department in his hometown. He served as chief there in 2017. The Islip Fire Station flag flew at half-mast on Friday.

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