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Town remembers firefighters in city memorial
The community gathered for a solemn ceremony marking the loss of five firefighters and honoring their memory. Fire Chief Gerard Cho spoke of moving on while keeping the fallen in mind, as names read aloud included Paul Beetherton, 41, Joseph T. McGuirt, 43, James F Lyons, Thomas E. Spencer, Timothy P. Jackson Sr, and Jeremiah M. Lacey. A tribute followed six days after the disaster with an estimated $30,000 referenced in the event notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Cho
Paul & Beetherton
Joseph T. McGuirt
James F Lyons
Li Thomas E. Spencer
Timothy P Jackson, Sr
Jereeuah M Lacey