![]() Two of his sons, Reid and Remington, followed in their father’s footsteps and are also Rochester firefighters. Those who knew him described Reyes as larger than life, charismatic and humble. We support each other’s families and when we have a line of duty death as in this case here, we have firefighters that come from all over the state and nation to recognize the achievements that this firefighter has achieved.” “It’s a brotherhood," retired Rochester firefighter Broderick Walker said. ![]() His first responder brothers and sisters salute as his casket is escorted into the building for his funeral service. The body of veteran Rochester Firefighter Elvis Reyes arrives at the Blue Cross Arena. I use to kid them that the Reyeses were taking over the job. There were five Reyeses on the job at the same time. "When he walked in the room, if you were in a bad mood, you were going to be in a good mood right away. "Elvis was a great man," said Rick Korzinski, RFD Protectives chief. We've been together since elementary school and we went to the academy together and graduated together so got to know Elvis like that. "His brother is like a brother to me, Robert Reyes. David Abdoch of the Rochester Fire Department. "This is a little more personal for me because I am really close friends with Elvis," said Capt. “You hear often that firefighting is a family, a brotherhood and a sisterhood and this is the best send-off ceremony we can do for our brother Elvis," Rochester Fire Department Captain Ed Tracey said. He died last Wednesday following complications from surgery. ![]() Nothing but good things to say about Rochester firefighter Elvis Reyes. ![]()
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