FDNY firefighter Jesse Gerhard remembered as 'hero' and 'bright star' at funeral

Thousands mourned New York City firefighter Jesse Gerhard at his funeral in Bay Shore. Gerhard, who spent years as a volunteer firefighter in Islip, was remembered as a hero, amazing uncle and bright star. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports. Credit: Newsday / James Carbone, Kendall Rodriguez, Cecilia Dowd, FDNY/James Carbone, Kendall Rodriguez, Cecilia Dowd, FDNY