Hundreds of firefighters, family and friends packed the Horizon Convention Center for the funeral of a fallen firefighter Tuesday.
Fellow firefighters, family and Rep. Mike Pence spoke about Scott Davis, 40, and his dedication to the Muncie Fire Department to honor the hero who lost his life while fighting a blaze at the Tabernacle of Praise church Wednesday.
Davis' wife, Raeanne, spoke for nearly seven minutes about her husband, his brotherhood within the Muncie Fire Department and to thank everyone for their love and support.
"Scott was an only child, but you proved today that was a false statement," she said.
Robert Mead, MFD chief fire inspector, fought tears as he conducted his eulogy and referred to Davis as someone who was much more than just a friend.
"I'm sad because I lost someone who was going to be my lifelong comrade," he said.
Mead said Davis was often the first one in the fire station and the last one to leave. It's something, Mead said, that will continue to influence his fellow firefighters.
"His service will never end because he touched and moved us to be better," he said.
A procession through the streets of downtown Muncie followed the funeral and stopped at Muncie Fire Station 1 for the Last Bell ceremony.
Spectators lined up the street to see hundreds of firefighters walk to honor the fallen firefighter.
Raeanne Davis clutched her two sons and daughter as the bell rang to reflect honor and respect to the man who gave up his life for service.
Davis said during her husband's funeral that his death isn't the end.
"I know this isn't forever, that his is just for now," she said. "We will be with him again."
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