WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - The Worcester Fire Department is honoring firefighter Christopher Roy, who made the ultimate sacrifice two years ago.
The 36-year-old from Shrewsbury died while battling a four-alarm house fire on Lowell Street on Dec. 9, 2018.
“Our Hero Fallen But Not Forgotten,” the fire department wrote on Twitter.
A memorial in honor of Roy was unveiled last year, featuring a firefighter’s helmet and axe with the word “perseverance” inscribed on the handle.
Today we remember and honor FF Chris Roy.
FF Roy lost his life on December 9, 2018 while courageously battling a 4 alarm fire on Lowell St.
Our Hero Fallen But Not Forgotten. #WorcesterFireDepartment #WFD pic.twitter.com/0hahmSFo7P
— Worcester Fire Dept. (@WorcesterFD) December 9, 2020
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