Family, friends, officials, and first responders from throughout the region will be attending a Celebration of Life service for Camden Fire Department Firefighter Howard Bennett today at 12:30 p.m. at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

Firefighter Howard Bennett, 60, of Maple Shade, passed away on February 5, 2026, while serving on Fire Boat 1. Howard was many things to many people: a firefighter of 26 years, a husband, a father, a protector, a teammate, a brother, and a friend. But to his family, he was simply Howard — a steady presence whose love and care made life feel safer just by being there. His humor, kindness, and support will be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.

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