VIDEO: More than three decades after his death, a fallen Louisville firefighter is being honored in the neighborhood where his legacy still lives. Family members, firefighters and city leaders gathered Tuesday outside Fire Station 16 in Old Louisville to unveil a street sign honoring Sgt. John Strawn Nutter, who died in the line of duty in 1994.
“More than 30 years later, the name of Sergeant John Strawn Nutter lives on within this firehouse and right outside these doors, with another tribute added to make sure his name and his legacy continue,” Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill said.
Nutter was 28 years old when he was killed while battling a fire at a storage facility on Aug. 3, 1994. A roof collapsed, trapping him inside. He died from smoke inhalation and burns. He had served with Louisville Fire for seven years.
