FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An Atlanta firefighter is dying of cancer, and the department is coming together to grant his final wish.
Frank Martinez, 45, has stage four colon cancer and said his wish is to die at home, surrounded by his family.
A convoy of firetrucks escorted Martinez from a cancer-treatment center in Newnan to his home in Forsyth County on Wednesday afternoon.
Metro area firefighters lined bridges on the route to salute their fellow firefighter.
#Atlanta #firefighters grant FF Frank Martinez a final wish - https://t.co/RrMRstpHBu pic.twitter.com/EYV3V4P72n
— John Spink (@johnjspink) November 16, 2016
“(He’s) a great guy and this is our way to honor him and also honor his family,” said Mike Brooks, a friend of Martinez. “We’re going to miss him, but we’re here to celebrate his life and to give him the send-off he deserves.
Martinez has been battling cancer for two years.
He is married and has two sons.
Atlanta Fire fighter Martinez going home after 2 year battle with cancer. Story at 4:45. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/J6iqB0wyyA
— Dave Huddleston (@DaveHWSB) November 16, 2016
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