ALBANY, NY (607NewsNow) – John “JR” Gaudet’s name now appears on the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

On October 7, 126 firefighters were honored at the 28th annual ceremony in Albany.

According to the Binghamton Fire Department, about 100 colleagues, friends, and relatives traveled to the capital to attend the ceremony.

Credit: Binghamton Fire Department

Gaudet lost his life fighting a fire on February 12, 2025, in Binghamton. He was an 11-year veteran of the Binghamton Fire Department and father of three.

A man authorities say caused the blaze, Patrick Shea, was charged with arson and second-degree murder in March.

Gaudet was also honored locally on October 8 during the Binghamton Fire Department’s Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s Church.