Senators Moore, Chandler offer remarks in Senate chamber

BOSTON – Senators Michael O. Moore (D-Millbury) and Harriette L. Chandler (D-Worcester) announced that the Massachusetts State Senate adjourned today’s legislative session in memory of fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy.

The Senate also observed a moment of silence in honor of Firefighter Roy. The adjournment will be officially recorded and printed in the Senate journal.

SENATE ADJOURNMENT

OFFERED BY SENATORS MICHAEL O. MOORE and HARRIETTE L. CHANDLER

Colleagues,

Today, we gather together to adjourn in memory of Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy, whose life was tragically taken the morning of Sunday, December 9, 2018 in the line of duty.

Firefighter Roy was assigned to Ladder 4 at the Webster Square Fire Station in Worcester. At 3:58 in the morning, he joined firefighting colleagues to respond to a 5-alarm house fire.

After entering the blaze, and after helping to ensure no other person was in the home, Firefighter Roy fell victim to rapidly deteriorating conditions at the site. The subsequent injuries sustained from the fire claimed the life of this courageous first responder.

Firefighter Roy was a 2½-year member of the Worcester Fire Department, lives in the Town of Shrewsbury, and leaves behind a 9-year-old daughter.

Firefighters wake up, put on their uniform and are faced with the uncertainty of not knowing what each day will bring. Both on and off duty, they answer the call.

The outpouring of support for the Roy family and the Worcester Fire Department makes it clear how important our Firefighting community is to residents in Worcester and across our Commonwealth.

The Massachusetts Senate stands side-by-side with members of the Worcester Fire Department and the local community to honor Firefighter Roy and our departed brothers and sisters, and to thank those who still serve today or who have retired from service.

We will never forget their commitment to public safety, or the families they leave behind.