Funeral held for Fort Worth firefighter who was killed by work-related brain cancer

Procession for fallen Fort Worth firefighter

Family, friends and fellow firefighters say goodbye to a Fort Worth firefighter who died last week because of word-related brain cancer.

FORT WORTH, Texas - A Fort Worth firefighter who died in the line of duty was laid to rest Wednesday.

David Greene served the Fort Worth Fire Department for nearly 30 years as a fire engineer. He died last week at the age of 56.

The fire department said Greene had a brief battle with brain cancer that was caused by his work. His death is being classified as caused in the line of duty.

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A memorial service was held Wednesday morning at Doxology Bible Church near Hulen Street, north of Interstate 20.

There was also a funeral procession before the service.

The public was invited to attend.