JEFF GRANIT staff Mourners follow the casket of Monroe Township Fire District 3 Chief James J. Beebe out of St. Jame’s Church, Jamesburg, during the May 8 funeral service. Funeral Director David DeMarco (from left) walks with Beebe’s daughter, Stephanie Carrara and her husband, Timothy, and Beebe’s wife, Valerie. Beebe served as a firefighter for 35 years, first as a volunteer and later as career chief. He passed away May 3 due to complications from an illness. He was 64. JEFF GRANIT staff Monroe Township Fire District 3 Capt. Raymond LeBrun carries Beebe’s helmet during the funeral procession.