09/30/2026
Last Friday, was one of the calls that hurt the membership of a volunteer department, as it was to one of our own. Unfortunately, we lost a brother, a long time former member, and a friend.
To know Terry, was to know the essence of life. He was full of energy, emotion, and always a good dose of excitement.
That emotion and excitement was evident in the stories that have been shared over the past several days, especially the number of times he left his glasses behind and wasn't quite sure which switch was the right one for the red lights!
The most impactful story though, was a side of Terry that many didn't see, a side of deep compassion and caring for those in need. After a particular call one night, a family of few resources was left with just the clothes on their back. It was Terry who stepped up with the rallying cry to all the firemen, that the collective group had to do something to help, that went well beyond the call of duty. Yes, the man who wore his emotions like a shirt, truly had a soft side.
We mourn his passing, but we ask for your prayers to cover his family, who has a much larger void left by his untimely passing than us.
Well done good and faithful servant, we'll take it from here.
