A funeral was held on Monday for a New Mexico firefighter killed in a helicopter crash past month. 

Bernalillo County Fire Lt. Matthew King was a single of 4 first responders killed in the crash on July 16. He had served Bernalillo County for far more than 11 many years.

"His rationale for applying was due to the fact, and I quote, 'It is my lifelong goal to come to be a firefighter paramedic.' I would say he fulfilled his lifelong intention and then some," Deputy Chief Zach Lardy mentioned, in accordance to KOAT.

King was just one of the original 6 staff selected to support acquire a helicopter-based rescue program, which has responded a lot more than 400 periods and served hundreds of New Mexican citizens.

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Bernalillo County Hearth Lt. Matthew King was killed in a helicopter crash on July 16. (Bernalillo County Fireplace Office)

"We were being all worried of disappointing Matt," Lardy said.

He was seen as a mentor by his fellow service users. He experienced mentored and qualified a lot more than 50 cadets to grow to be firefighters in Bernalillo County, according to Division Main Joshua Ellis.

"I responded to a phone for a woman who was possessing issues respiration. Even though we were being within her property, Matt held her hand and helped move her to our bed. He hardly ever permit go. His compassion was just unmatched," Ellis reported.

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Lt. Matthew King had mentored and experienced much more than 50 cadets to grow to be firefighters in Bernalillo County. (Bernalillo County Fire Department)

King leaves behind his spouse and kids.

"Audrey, I know he loved you extra than any text could maybe categorical. Aedden and Kyra, your father, obsessively talked about how happy of the two of you he was," Lardy said.

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Lt. Matthew King served Bernalillo County for more than 11 a long time. This image is a file photo of a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Workplace helicopter. (Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office environment)

He was offered the medal of honor, Line of Duty Demise medal, and his Ceremonial Axe prior to his local community claimed farewell.

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"Chief a single fireplace handle. Make sure you deliver closing dispatch for Lt. Matthew King," Hearth Chief Greg Perez explained.

King, 44, was killed as effectively as Bernalillo County Undersheriff Larry Koren, 55, Lieutenant Fred Beers, 51, and Deputy Michael Levison, 30.

The 1st responders had been on board the helicopter helping to struggle the East Mesa Fire, dropping buckets of drinking water above the blaze, the sheriff's office claimed on Twitter.

All communication was dropped with the crew following the helicopter refueled and was on its way back again to Albuquerque. The helicopter went down in the vicinity of Las Vegas, New Mexico. It really is unclear what caused the crash.