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(AP) -- Thousands of uniformed firefighters from across the country gathered Thursday for the funeral of a fireman labeled "a true hero" by the mayor. Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas died Saturday night

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Thousands appear for funeral of fallen FDNY Lt. Gordon 'Matt' Ambelas

(AP) -- Thousands of uniformed firefighters from across the country gathered Thursday for the funeral of a fireman labeled "a true hero" by the mayor. Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas died Saturday night

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