I had the honor of representing the Department of Fire Services at the wake for Marine Corporal Nicholas Xiarhos.
We set up the ISU and Rehab trucks to provide a platform for radio monitoring of the event and a unified command meeting area as well as a rehabilitation area for everyone in attendance at the wake to keep everyone cool and hydrated.
It was a long hot and humid day but the rain held off. I would estimate over 5,000 people passed thru the viewing area.
It was a great send off for a true hero who gave his life for our country.