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The funeral for Buffalo Firefighter Jason D. Arno, who died in the line of duty March 1, 2023, was held inside St. Joseph Cathedral on Friday, March 10, 2023. Bishop Michael Fisher presided over the Mass, joined by numerous celebrants. Delivering the eulogy was Arno's brother, Delton Arno. Following his eulogy were remarks by former Buffalo Fire Commissioner and family friend Michael D'Orazio, Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282 President Vincent Ventresca, and International Association of Firefighters 1st District Vice President James Slevin. Following Slevin's remarks, he and Ventresca presented Arno's family with the IAFF Medal of Honor.