February Featured Beneficiary
Worcester Fire has had many tragic events occur throughout its history and since the foundation was established, there have been three Line of Duty deaths.
In each of these occurrences, we immediately started to fundraise for the families of those Firefighters.
Our donors and supporters stepped up each and every time and in total, we have been able to raise and donate over $400,000 to the families of Firefighter Jon Davies, Firefighter Christopher Roy, and Fire Lt. Jason Menard.
This month, we would like to remember and honor these brave men and share their stories as we go Beyond The Cause.
In Memory Of
Fire Fighter Jon Davies - Last Alarm 12/8/2011
Firefighter Jon D. Davies Sr.‚ 43‚ answered his final alarm in the early morning hours of December 8‚ 2011‚ in service to his department and his community‚ in search of a civilian who was reported missing and known to have been in the building at the time of the fire. Minutes after entry‚ a catastrophic failure of the foundation caused the rear of the structure to collapse.
The Greg Hill Foundation was able to donate $25,000 to the family of Jon Davies.
Lt. Jason Menard - Last Alarm 11/13/2019
During the early morning of Wednesday, November 13th a 4-alarm fire broke out in Worcester and we tragically lost Lt. Jason Menard. Worcester Fire Chief Michael Lavoie said Lt. Jason Menard, a 39-year-old husband and father of three, died of his injuries after his “heroic efforts” to save people in the four-alarm fire at 7 Stockholm Street. Lavoie said fire authorities received reports of a baby trapped on the third floor of the building as well as a report of a trapped resident around 1 a.m. Menard “heroically” and “selflessly” helped a probationary firefighter to the stairs before returning into the flames to help another firefighter escape out the window.
The Greg Hill Foundation was able to donate $275,000 to the Menard Family.
Fire Fighter Chris Roy - Last Alarm 12/9/2018
On the morning of Sunday, December 9th Worcester Firefighter, Christopher Roy died while battling a raging, five-alarm blaze that broke out in a Worcester apartment building.
Crews responding to a reported fire in a multi-family home on Lowell Street around 4 a.m. found dense black smoke pouring from the windows and flames shooting out of the second and third floor. 36-year-old Christopher Roy, became trapped on the second floor was later pronounced dead, according to Fire Chief Michael Lavoie.
The Greg Hill Foundation was able to donate $101,977.10 to the Roy Family.
February’s Store Special
Each month, we will create a unique store item as a fundraiser for the Beyond The Cause Campaign. This month, help us honor and remember FF John Davies, Lt. Jason Menard and FF Chris Roy by purchasing a shirt today. All proceeds from each purchase will go towards a matching donation for a future beneficiary in need.
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If you or someone you know is a New England resident in need of support, please fill out the application to nominate them as a potential beneficiary of The Greg Hill Foundation.
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Every $5,000 raised is a match donation for a future beneficiary. Help us help a local family in their time of need by making a donation today.
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