In West Roxbury, firefighters gather for Michael Kennedy

Neighbors, fellow firefighters, men from a motorcycle club and family have attended the funeral service for Kennedy.

Michael Kennedy’s funeral is being held at Holy Name Church in West Roxbury.

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Michael Kennedy’s funeral is being held at Holy Name Church in West Roxbury.

Thousands of firefighters have come to West Roxbury to honor Kennedy.

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Thousands of firefighters have come to West Roxbury to honor Kennedy.

Firefighters prepared to raise the American flag between Ladders 24 and 26 before the funeral.

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Firefighters prepared to raise the American flag between Ladders 24 and 26 before the funeral.

The honor guard practiced outside of Holy Name Church on Thursday morning.

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The honor guard practiced outside of Holy Name Church on Thursday morning.

Kennedy's picture adorned a program for the funeral.

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Kennedy's picture on a program for the funeral.

The funeral was being held in the West Roxbury neighborhood where Kennedy grew up.

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The funeral was being held in the West Roxbury neighborhood where Kennedy grew up.

The Medal of Valor at the altar of the church.

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The Medal of Valor at the altar of the church.

A bowl of flowers sits inside the church before the funeral service.

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A bowl of flowers sits inside the church before the funeral service.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/04/03/BostonGlobe.com/Metro/Images/fire-big-13846.jpg A somber scene in West Roxbury for Michael Kennedy

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