CFD Lost One Of It's Bravest: Rest In Peace MaShawn Plummer Of Engine 94
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Dozens of firefighters, family and friends lined the streets to honor Plummer during the procession from Loyola University Medical Center to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
"I loved this," said Shirley Simmons, a friend. "He got his honor. He got his special treatment. I'm quite sure the family is very, very proud."
A lifelong neighbor of Plummer and his family, Simmons said the ceremony honored a one-of-a-kind man.
"He was just, like, the kid on the block that likes to do things for people. Mashawn would give you the shirt off his back," she said.
Absolutely tragic story. 30 years old and had only been with the Chicago Fire Department for a year. I had at least a dozen people reach out about MaShawn Plummer and I wanted to give proper respect and proper thanks to one of the bravest in the city who gave his life for others. I can't even imagine the grief felt by his family just days before Christmas.
Every day it seems more and more like this city is heading in the wrong direction. MaShawn Plummer and people like him are a wall of strength. A wall of courage that pushes back and selflessness to keep the rest of us safe. My heart goes out to his family and friends who will miss him dearly and my sincerest thanks goes out to his brothers and sisters in the CFD who wake up every day with this responsibility on their shoulders.
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