End of Watch

Friday, January 27, 2023

Photos by BRAND SELVIA and JARED JERNAGAN

With one last chance to pay respects to retired Chief Bill Newgent, firefighters fly a flag from the Greencastle Fire Department aerial truck over the entrance to Union Chapel Cemetery. Newgent, who passed away on Jan. 20, was laid to rest Friday afternoon.

Banner Graphic/BRAND SELVIA

Pallbearers carry Bill Newgent’s casket at Union Chapel Cemetery.

Banner Graphic/BRAND SELVIA

With firefighters standing watch in front, the hearse carrying Bill Newgent makes one last stop at the Greencastle Fire Department for the longtime chief as the procession makes its way to the cemetery.

Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN

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Nice tribute to a nice man

-- Posted by small town fan on Fri, Jan 27, 2023, at 2:19 PM
Farewell Bill...can't wait to talk to you again as we worship together in heaven.

-- Posted by infiremanemt on Fri, Jan 27, 2023, at 4:37 PM
Such a truly nice man.

RIP Bill

-- Posted by foxtrotter on Fri, Jan 27, 2023, at 7:51 PM
Very nice tribute to a fine man.

-- Posted by Queen53 on Sat, Jan 28, 2023, at 5:32 PM

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