Toll of Commuting
News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files
FIFA World Cup

Hundreds gather in Camden to honor fallen fire captain

Funeral services were held in the city after Bennett died last week when he fell into the icy Delaware River.

News 12 Staff

Feb 12, 2026, 5:38 AM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

Hundreds of first responders came together in Camden Wednesday to say their final goodbye to Fire Captain Howard Bennett.

Funeral services were held in the city after Bennett died last week when he fell into the icy Delaware River.

Those who knew him described him as a dedicated firefighter as well as a loving husband and father.

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices