Family pay tribute to former firefighter, 89, who died after being hit by car in Wigton
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The family of an 89-year-old man who died after being hit by a car have described him as a "truly wonderful" man.
Walter Faulder died after a collision at Orton Grange roundabout in Carlisle on Tuesday 13 December.
In a tribute, his family said: "My dad was a truly wonderful gentleman. "Proud to be a Wigtonian and serve his community through the fire service, receiving a British Empire Medal for his good service and dedication."He was a devoted husband, a wonderful father and a doting grandfather."He will be greatly missed."Not all hero’s wear capes, some use a fire hose."