COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Thousands gathered at Truist Park on Thursday to honor Master Firefighter Preston Fant, a 21-year veteran of the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department who died last week while trying to save a colleague during a warehouse fire.

Funeral at Truist Park

What we know:

Fant’s casket was placed on home plate at the Braves’ stadium, the first time a funeral of its kind has been held there. The venue was chosen in part because of his devotion to the team.

Preston Fant Memorial Service Program

Visitation began at 1 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m. Afterward, a procession took Fant to Kennesaw Memorial Park for a private graveside service.

Fant leaves behind his wife and five children. A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $76,000 for his family.

After the ceremo

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