VIDEO: The family of a longtime Austin firefighter is remembering his dedication to his community after his death from cancer, which the Austin Firefighters Association describes as a line-of-duty death.
Fire Specialist Reggie Tait died after being diagnosed with cancer following nearly three decades with the Austin Fire Department. He was 57 years old.
“He loved Austin. He loved Austin, Texas. He loved his job, he loved his family, he loved helping people,” Reggie Tait’s brother, Damon Tait, said.
Reggie Tait spent 29 years with the Austin Fire Department, responding to fires and other emergencies across the city. His family said the funeral service held in his honor reflected the years he devoted to serving others.
“They have shown that they appreciated his service today and we are grateful for that,” Tait’s cousin, Calvin Scott, said.
But the Austin Firefighters Association said Reggie Tait’s career also took a toll on his health.
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