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Paying Tribute to a Fallen Local Hero: Photo of the Day

Coopersburg volunteer firefighter Willie Valentin's friends and colleagues paid tribute to him during a funeral service held Friday. Valentin, 22, of Upper Saucon Township, was killed in an accident last week.

Coopersburg volunteer firefighter Willie Valentin's friends and colleagues paid tribute to him during an emotional funeral service held Friday.

Valentin, 22, of Upper Saucon Township, was killed in an accident last week.

Pictured above, Matthew Hallowell, a 2nd lieutenant for the Coopersburg Volunteer Fire Company, pays tribute to his friend at the service.

Photo courtesy of Theresa and Chris Hallowell


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