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Emotional first pitch from daughter of fallen firefighter

"I know that one day we're going to be able to tell her how much of a hero her father was."
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Bisons are closing out their season this weekend at home, honoring a firefighter who died in the line of duty.

4-year-old Olivia Arno threw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday at Sahlen Field.

She is the daughter of Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno, who died battling a massive fire on Main Street in Allentown last March.

"Even at age 4, I'm sure she'll remember all the faces, the wide open field, and that throw," said Jason Arno's brother Delton Arno. "I know that one day we're going to be able to tell her how much of a hero her father was."

Tickets for the game cost $12 with all proceeds going to the Firefighter Arno Memorial Foundation.

The Bisons close out their season against Norfolk on Sunday afternoon at Sahlen Field.