Tributes to Battalion Chief Matt Burchett
Aug 20, 2018, 11:20 AM | Updated: Aug 21, 2018, 4:50 pm
People everywhere have taken to social media to express their condolences and honor a fallen hero. We are gathering those dedications to Veteran Draper Battalion Chief Matthew Burchett here.
KSL Photojournalist Derek Petersen captured the moment the casket of Matt Burchett arrived at the Maverick Center.
The casket of #MatthewBurchett has arrived at the @Maverik_Center
Live coverage on @KSL5TV before the funeral at 11AM #KSLAM pic.twitter.com/9S4559UxGE
— Derek Petersen (@Derek_Photog) August 20, 2018
Thank you for your service #MattBurchett #hero pic.twitter.com/KUWcxKXHLE
— Derek Petersen (@Derek_Photog) August 20, 2018
KSL News Specialist Shara Park is at the Maverick Center and tweeted this.
Draper City & @FireAuthority firefighters working together to honor their fallen brother. This large flag hangs above the stage where today’s service will take place. #utah #MattBurchett #LODD #RIP #mendocinocomplexfires pic.twitter.com/JJ3hMrUyV2
— Shara Park (@KSLSharaPark) August 20, 2018
When Matt Burchett’s wife and son walked in there wasn’t a dry eye on the floor. His son walked in carrying his father’s firefighter helmet. Broke my heart. #mattburchett #Utah #LODD #RIP @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/CVL4gFpFWU
— Shara Park (@KSLSharaPark) August 20, 2018
Draper City posted this: Firefighters from all over #Utah and as far away as #Kansas here to support #ChiefBurchett and his heroic efforts as part of #TaskForceOne.
Firefighters from all over #Utah and as far away as #Kansas here to support #ChiefBurchett and his heroic efforts as part of #TaskForceOne. pic.twitter.com/SXgY8bHeM9
— Draper City (@drapercity) August 20, 2018
The Pipe and Drums preceded #ChiefBurchett into the service attended by the #community in honor of Matt’s life of service. pic.twitter.com/7buEry7VMd
— Draper City (@drapercity) August 20, 2018
Honoring #ChiefBurchett who lost his life fighting the wild fires in #California Aug. 13, 2018. He served with @FireAuthority and @drapercity through his career. pic.twitter.com/4P5crZ5xsA
— Draper City (@drapercity) August 20, 2018
Thank you to all the love staged along the procession route ready for #ChiefBurchett to pass. pic.twitter.com/GGWScT0jsp
— Draper City (@drapercity) August 20, 2018
The Salt Lake City Police Department wrote: Our hearts are heavy as we honor #ChiefBurchett at his celebration of life. The @SLCPD_explorers honored him by serving at the services. @drapercity @FireAuthority
Our hearts are heavy as we honor #ChiefBurchett at his celebration of life. The @SLCPD_explorers honored him by serving at the services. @drapercity @FireAuthority pic.twitter.com/PYxA8KekQL
— SLC Police Dept. (@slcpd) August 20, 2018
KSL News Specialist Andrew Wittenberg captured this beautiful moment following the funeral.
Preparing to honor the ultimate sacrifice from Draper Battalion Chief Matt Burchett. @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/gQW2tvhgfI
— Andrew Wittenberg (@KSLAndrew) August 20, 2018
KSL News Specialist Ladd Egan at the Cody Brotherson Parkway Overpass along the procession route.
The funeral procession for #chiefburchett will travel under this overpass at 4100 South and I-215 on its way to the cemetery in Utah County. A few people are already gathering to honor a hero @KSL5TV @KSLcom @kslnewsradio @FireAuthority #MattBurchett pic.twitter.com/Qgsk1v1YeH
— Ladd Egan (@laddegan) August 20, 2018
KSL Traffic Center caught these moments along the procession route.
Flag flying in @WVCUT in anticipation for the procession for Battalion Chief #MatthewBurchett on Decker Lake Dr & 3500 South. @kslnewsradio @KSLRikki pic.twitter.com/AFWOfd1t4y
— KSL Traffic Center (@KSLTraffic) August 20, 2018
Here’s a look at the funeral procession for the fallen Draper firefighter heading SB I-15 through Sandy. A sad day for Utah. @kslnewsradio pic.twitter.com/nvvsRhR5Nv
— Michele Rowe (@KSLMichele) August 20, 2018
KSL News Specialist Brittany Tait caught this moment in Lehi.
The Lehi Fire Department has designated an entire Fire Station to come represent and pay respects to fallen Battalion Chief #MattBurchett.
Many are gathered to watch the procession. pic.twitter.com/ePHk2uTfh6— Brittany Tait (@Brittany_KSL) August 16, 2018
KSL News Specialist Sam Penrod is in Provo where Battalion Chief Matt Burchett will be laid to rest.
A touching scene in Provo where @provofire raises a flag over the procession route. @KSL5TV #ChiefBurchett pic.twitter.com/8GofXrTAAr
— Sam Penrod (@KSLsampenrod) August 20, 2018
The gravesite in Provo for Chief Matt Burchett overlooks the valley. #ChiefBurchett @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/BQ012NbdA1
— Sam Penrod (@KSLsampenrod) August 20, 2018
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