WATCH: firefighters, soldiers, family and nurses line the hospital hall for honor walk

Brian Hatt's life dedicated to service ended on Tuesday, with one final gift of generosity. He was an organ donor, and was wheeled into surgery surrounded by support.

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The soldiers and firefighters stood at attention, hands tightly against their sides, eyes forward. Standing in line to honor a man who died doing what they do every day- selflessly running toward danger in an act of service.

Raywick Firefighter Brian Hatt was declared brain dead on Monday, after a rollover crash while in a fire tanker Friday evening.

On Tuesday afternoon, a community of supporters lined the halls of 9 West ICU at UofL Hospital. That is the wing where the most serious case are sent.

Kentucky State Police reported the fire crew, with the Raywick Fire Department, was on the way to assist the Loretto Fire Department when the tanker truck dropped off the shoulder and the road collapsed. One other firefighter was hurt in the crash.

Hatt's family invited the media to Tuesday's honor walk because they wanted to share with the world the hero their dad was. They also wanted to thank the fire departments who have stood by their side over the last several days.

Austin Hinshaw, Hatt's son, said, "Dad would be proud. He was a lover, would do anything to help anybody and didn't want anything in return. He might be gone from us but his memory will live on forever."

Hatt's family told me at least one firefighter has been in Hatt's room at all times. He has never been alone.

The organ donation surgery was expected to take about five hours. His heart and liver had recipients waiting, as he was wheeled into the operating room.

About the Raywick Fire Department

The Raywick Fire Department is a small, volunteer fire department that services the rural area of Raywick, KY. It's about 60 miles south of Louisville, in Marion County.

All of the members on the department hold full time jobs outside of the agency. They serve the community on their personal time, outside of work.

The job gives 'hero' a whole new meaning.

What comes next

Family told us firefighters and family will stay with Hatt's body until his burial.

You can help support the family here.

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