What to Know
- Wethersfield firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr. died in the line of duty Tuesday while fighting the Hawthorne fire in Berlin.
- The fire has been burning since last Monday
- It could take several weeks to bring the fire completely under control
Hundreds gathered on Monday to say goodbye to Wethersfield Firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr., who died while helping to fight the Hawthorne fire in Berlin on Tuesday.
Nephew remembers hearing call about accident on Lamentation Mountain
By Bob Connors
‘Robert was not just my brother, he was my hero.'
Sounds of bagpipes and drums ring through Hartford
Servicemen march towards the church to continue the tradition of solemnly honoring one of their own.
Powerful tribute as funeral service begins
By Cailyn Blonstein
This was the scene as firefighters escorted the body of fallen firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr. into the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford for the funeral service.
Hundreds of firefighters from across the state to attend funeral for Robert Sharkevich, Sr.
By Bob Connors
Procession for fallen Wethersfield firefighter underway
By Bob Connors
The casket of Firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr. was placed on the back of Engine 31 before the procession began in Wethersfield. Sharkevich worked on Engine 31serving the town.
School children line procession route in Wethersfield
By Cailyn Blonstein
School children and student athletes are lining the Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield awaiting the procession of fallen firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr.
Procession to bring fallen Wethersfield firefighter to Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford
By Bob Connors
A large flag was raised between the ladders from two fire trucks outside the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford ahead of the funeral for Robert Sharkevich, Sr.
Emotional goodbye to fallen Wethersfield Firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr.
Hundreds turned out Monday to say a final farewell to fallen Wethersfield Firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr.
Loved ones and first responders came together on Monday to lay a son, brother, father and firefighter to rest.
Robert Sharkevich Sr., 66, was a Wethersfield volunteer firefighter helping fight the Hawthorne fire in Berlin last Tuesday when utility task vehicle he was riding in rolled over on a trail. He was killed and three other firefighters in the vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital. They have since been released.
Sharkevich, who was known as Sharkey, was a dedicated firefighter. He spent 25 years at the Hartford Fire Department and 22 years at the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department.
He also worked for the Wethersfield Public School District as a maintainer and carpenter. There, he made a lasting impact on students and teachers.
