 Sources tell Fox News former President Trump wanted to attend the funeral, but the Secret Service said no because of concerns about securing the wooded area behind the church. The former president paid tribute to him last night. He was a highly respected former fire chief, respected by everybody. He led a moment of silence at the Republican convention, kissing Horry's fire helmet that was on the stage. Former President Trump also called for unity, accepting the Republican nomination. As Americans, we are bound together by a single fate,