One of the firefighters injured in Friday's collision between a school bus and a fire engine has been released from the hospital.
Lt. Jerry Cambria was released Sunday from Mount Sinai Hospital in good condition, Fire Media Affairs spokesman Rich Rosado said.
Firefighter Jim Bigoness is the only firefighter still hospitalized, but is expected to be released from Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn soon, Rosado said. Bigoness remains in good condition.
Firefighter Terry Mc'Swain was treated and released from John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Friday after the accident.
Veteran firefighter of 20 years William Grant died when the back end of the fire truck he was riding in was clipped by a school bus on its way to a report of fire Friday morning.
The truck flipped over on its side. Grant later died from his injuries.
The driver, 40-year-old Darlene Lewis, has been cited for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Lewis declined to speak with NBC5 at her home Saturday.
Visitation and mass in Grant's memory will be held this week, fire officials said.
The visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. The funeral home is located at 4727 W. 103rd St. in Oak Lawn.
Mass will be held at Christ the King Church on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. followed by the burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 6000 W. 111th St. in Alsip. Christ the King Church is located at 9255 S. Hamilton Ave.
Over the weekend, firefighters paused to remember Grant during the 14th annual Chicago Police and Fire Charity Ice Hockey Game. They took to the ice Saturday at the United Center with black bands around their arms.
"Everybody knows what we're playing for here today, guys. Everybody knows what we're playing for," said one team member at the bench.
District Chief Jose Santiago worked alongside Grant and was at Saturday's game.
"We know what could possibly happen one day. It's in the back of our minds. But, you know, hopefully it never does, but it did yesterday, and it hurts," Santiago said.
Grant's 20-year career with the department was highlighted by numerous awards for heroic rescues.
In a video from Jan. 29, 2003, Grant can be seen on top of a ladder with an axe battling intense flames and smoke.
Fellow firefighters said Grant was a well-liked and energetic member of his company. But they also said he was extremely devoted to his family.
Santiago said he "was very, very proud of his family. The first time I met him, 'Want to meet my family?' First thing that came out of his mouth."
Grant is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his three children, 7-year-old Kristin, 6-year-old Caroline and 3-year-old Danny.
Neighbors also said Grant was a family man.
"He was a wonderful neighbor and entirely devoted to his family," said neighbor Ellen Yanz.
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