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NYC firefighter laid to rest in Montgomery

? Hundreds of New York's bravest came to Montgomery today to say their final goodbyes to one of their own. John Becht, 41, was killed last week when he lost control of his motorcycle on Route 209.

News 12 Staff

May 20, 2014, 6:50 PM

Updated 3,916 days ago

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? Hundreds of New York's bravest came to Montgomery today to say their final goodbyes to one of their own.
John Becht, 41, was killed last week when he lost control of his motorcycle on Route 209.
Becht was a firefighter in Manhattan and helped at Ground Zero after the attacks on 9/11.
Friends described Becht as a good person who was known for his charm and devotion to others, especially those who lost loved ones on 9/11.
He was a member of New York City Fire Department Engine 95 and Ladder 36.
Becht leaves behind a wife and two children.