VIDEO: The town of Vinton is mourning the loss of one of their own. Jeff Perry died last week after battling COVID-19.
On Wednesday, sirens echoed, flags flew at half staff, and lines of cars honored the life of Perry. He was a volunteer firefighter in Vinton for over 30 years. His boots, uniform and helmet were displayed in front of the station for fellow firefighters to salute one last time.
The funeral was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by a funeral procession past the station and down their main downtown street. A Vinton firetruck held Perry’s casket, which stopped at the station, and drove through the bay, beginning the procession. This also gave Perry the chance to come out of the bay on the truck one more time.
Other firefighters and law enforcement agencies came to support their fallen hero.