Editorial photo #13966758 Human Interest

Honoring Lt. John ''JJ'' Joseph Of RFD

A spectator watches as firefighters gather beneath American flags before funeral services for Rochester Fire Department Lt. John ''JJ'' Joseph in downtown Rochester, New York, on January 21, 2026. Joseph served the Rochester Fire Department for 32 years before dying after battling occupational cancer. Firefighters from across the state attended the services to honor one of their own. (Photo by Blnd Abdullah/NurPhoto)