James F. Lyons‚ III‚ 34‚ a member of the Worcester Fire Department‚ died in the December 3‚ 1999‚ warehouse fire‚ while searching for two trapped firefighters. Five other firefighters also died in this incident. A former member of the Massachusetts State Police‚ Lyons held a master’s degree in Criminal Justice. He worked as a volunteer in the Why Me program for young cancer patients.
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“Jay”, simply put, was the greatest man I have ever had the honor of meeting. His work with Cancer patients is one of many charities he held close to his heart. He was a classic text book example of a man that would go out of his way to assist anyone. This world lost a valiant individual on December of 1999
– ChristineFiremen are a special breed. Always ready to serve. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will always be remembered RIP.
– SueRest in Peace Lt- you are not forgotten by your Brothers
– Robert A. WillisRest in peace brother.
– Stacy WaterworthRIP Brother. We’ll take take it from here
– FF Dan ProperI remember. RIP brother.
– Chris SinnottWe remember.
– MaryR.I.P HERO
– stacyYour life and your sacrifice are not forgotten. May God hold your family close, and may you be wrapped in God’s arms.
– BarbaraRIP Never Forgotten ❤️
– AnnThinking about you today 9/11, as well as our other classmates whose lives were lost in the line of duty. We met on day one at the MSP academy (70 RTT), and stayed in touch being in the same Company and Platoon. I was sad to see you leave the State Police but glad for you going back to the job that you left and were called back to, Worcester Fire. Godspeed Jay!
– Ed Lavoie