SAN ANTONIO -- More than two dozen San Antonio Firefighters will be in Houston Thursday morning to honor two fellow firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Captain James Harlow and rookie Damion Hobbs died early Easter morning when they were trapped inside a house while battling a fire. Some of the San Antonio firefighters plan on helping out by volunteering to work firefighters shifts, while others hope their music will help heal heavy hearts.
"Firefighters are action-oriented problem solvers, but there's nothing we can do in this situation. By marching in the procession, we can offer some comfort to the family. This is something we can contribute," said Jeremy Walker, who heads up the San Antonio Pipe and Drum Brigade.
In the six years since the band was formed, their solemn sound has paid tribute to fallen San Antonio firefighters and police. This will be the first out of town funeral for the band.
Six members of the band will march along the funeral procession, but more than two dozen other San Antonio firefighters are also making the trip.
"They'll go for the first 12 hours of a shift. San Antonio guys will man trucks in Houston so their guys can go to the funeral," said Joe Arrington, a San Antonio firefighter who plays bass drummer in the band.