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It’s hard to find the right words to express how I’m feeling about the passing of my good friend and fellow firefighter, Austin Hodge. I didn’t want to rush to make a post because, honestly, I needed time to collect my thoughts and process the fact that he’s really gone.
Austin and I go way back. We first crossed paths working at the Boys & Girls Club when I was a senior in high school and he was just a freshman. Who would’ve thought that all these years later, we’d both find ourselves serving our communities in the fire service? From those early days at the Boys & Girls Club to becoming brothers in the fire service, it’s been incredible watching the young man I knew grow into the man and firefighter he became.
One of the things that makes this even harder to process is knowing that Austin had already experienced the unimaginable pain of losing his brother. And now, here we are, having to say goodbye to him too. Life can be so incredibly unfair, and moments like this remind us just how precious and fragile it truly is.
If you knew Austin, you knew his ENERGY. That positive energy, that smile, and the way he carried himself are things I will NEVER, EVER forget. Some people have a way of making the world around them a little brighter just by being in it, and Austin was one of those people.
As a firefighter, you understand the risks that come with this profession. But nothing truly prepares you for losing one of your own, especially someone you’ve known since you were kids.
My heart goes out to Austin’s family, his friends, his brothers and sisters at St. Lucie County Fire District, and everyone whose life he touched.
While my heart is heavy, I find some comfort in believing that Austin is finally reunited with his brother. Two brothers together again.
Rest easy, my brother. Thank you for the memories, the friendship, the laughs, and the positive energy you brought into this world.
From the Boys & Girls Club to the firehouse, I’ll always be grateful our paths crossed.
I’ll never forget you, Austin Hodge. Until we meet again, brother.
#WeAllWeGot #salutetoservice #salutetoheroes
Austin and I go way back. We first crossed paths working at the Boys & Girls Club when I was a senior in high school and he was just a freshman. Who would’ve thought that all these years later, we’d both find ourselves serving our communities in the fire service? From those early days at the Boys & Girls Club to becoming brothers in the fire service, it’s been incredible watching the young man I knew grow into the man and firefighter he became.
One of the things that makes this even harder to process is knowing that Austin had already experienced the unimaginable pain of losing his brother. And now, here we are, having to say goodbye to him too. Life can be so incredibly unfair, and moments like this remind us just how precious and fragile it truly is.
If you knew Austin, you knew his ENERGY. That positive energy, that smile, and the way he carried himself are things I will NEVER, EVER forget. Some people have a way of making the world around them a little brighter just by being in it, and Austin was one of those people.
As a firefighter, you understand the risks that come with this profession. But nothing truly prepares you for losing one of your own, especially someone you’ve known since you were kids.
My heart goes out to Austin’s family, his friends, his brothers and sisters at St. Lucie County Fire District, and everyone whose life he touched.
While my heart is heavy, I find some comfort in believing that Austin is finally reunited with his brother. Two brothers together again.
Rest easy, my brother. Thank you for the memories, the friendship, the laughs, and the positive energy you brought into this world.
From the Boys & Girls Club to the firehouse, I’ll always be grateful our paths crossed.
I’ll never forget you, Austin Hodge. Until we meet again, brother.
#WeAllWeGot #salutetoservice #salutetoheroes
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