Funeral postponed after firefighter’s wife unexpectedly goes into labor

A tragic incident in Chicago has drawn widespread attention after the death of a firefighter was followed by an unexpected family development that changed the timing of his funeral arrangements and brought both grief and new life to his immediate family.

Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman, aged 32, died after suffering severe injuries while responding to an active fire earlier in the year, according to information released by the Chicago Fire Department and reported by multiple media outlets.