Colleagues and loved ones say Lt. Brad Clark was known for his witty sense of humor.
They say he touched a lot of lives, something that was obvious at his memorial service at Meadow Event Park Wednesday afternoon.
He came from a bloodline of firefighters including his father, who shared a bond across a county border.
“Hanover Fire Department, I know Brad loved each and every one of you,” said retired Henrico Chief Bob Clark, the proud father of a now fallen hero. He said his son died doing what he loved to do. Battalion Chief Doug Reynolds, who also works in Henrico, said Brad didn’t have to look far for a role model or inspiration.
“He comes from a firefighter family,” said Reynolds. “His dad is a retired battalion chief; he was actually one of my chiefs when I first came on. He has it in his blood. And a little nugget that some may not know, his dad, while off duty, ran into a burning house with no firefighter clothes on and pulled a lady out of the house.”