Funeral of Firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka

Tomasz Kaczowka - 5/16/1993 - 12/24/2012

These photos are from the funeral procession to Holy Sepulchure Cemetery in Rochester, New York.

West Webster Firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka was killed by gunfire in an ambush after responding to a reported vehicle fire. Firefighter Michael Chiapperini was also killed during the ambush.
Two additional firefighters, Firefighter Hofstetter and Firefighter Scardino were also shot in the attack and recovered.

It was determined that the attacker first murdered his sister and then started the fire to ambush the responders.
Seven houses were damaged - Five Houses were completely destroyed. An off-duty police officer Jon Ritter was also injured by gunfire during the incident.