Fallen Chicago Fire Cpt. David Meyer remembered at funeral service

Chicago honors fallen firefighter after his death on the job

Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer was honored and remembered at a funeral service days after he was killed fighting a fire on the city's West Side.

NILES, Ill. - Several loved ones, city officials, and residents gathered Tuesday to remember Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer, who was killed while fighting a blaze on the city's West Side last week.

A funeral service for Meyer was held at St. John Brebeuf Church in suburban Niles.

Chicago Fire Cpt. David Meyer remembered at funeral

A funeral service for CFD Capt. David Meyer, who was killed on the job last week, is being held in Niles, Illinois.

The backstory:

Meyer was a 29-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, mostly serving on the city’s West Side. 

He was last assigned to Truck 29. He and his wife had been together since they were both 14 years old. He leaves behind four children and his parents. 

Charles Green, 44, a convicted felon, was charged with murder and arson after being accused of setting the blaze. 

Meyer was the first firefighter killed in the line of duty this year.