Citizens, Brother’s Keepers and uniformed officials gather near the entrance of the Ferrell Center to witness the procession.
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President Obama sheds a tear during the video eulogies at the West memorial service in the Ferrell Center
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Firefighters take their place as they prepare to present colors and helmets to the victims' families.
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Edith Garrison holds the helmet of her uncle Captain Cyrus Reed while the honor guard plays “Amazing Grace.”
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Carolyn Pustejovsky receives a flag in honor of her son Joseph Pustejovsky Jr.
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A fireman salutes to the twelve first responders who lost their lives in the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion.
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West EMT Russell Lebkowsky comforts fellow EMT Terase Alexander as she mourns Cyrus Reed.
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The Ferrell Center at Baylor University after the West memorial service.
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Firefighters, honor guards and citizens from across the nation traveled to Waco to show their support at the West memorial service at Baylor University on Thursday afternoon.
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Honor guard members Kenneth Holt of Mesquite and Ron Clower of Longview practice before taking their place in the walking procession.
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Members of the West Fire Department honor their fallen members in the walking procession.
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