Dropkick Murphys Give Charity Concert For Worcester Firefighter's Family

WORCESTER — The Dropkick Murphys played a charity concert to benefit the family of Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard Friday night. There was a mixture of emotions, but before the show, the family took the stage and let everyone know they should party like Jason did.

It was a celebration of a hero after the Worcester Fire Department, which was rocked by the death of Menard while saving members of his crew earlier this month. The father of three became the ninth firefighter from the department to die in the line of duty in the past 20 years.

“Jason Menard is a true hero in every aspect of the word,” Chief Michael Lavoie told the crowd.

The Dropkick Murphys have been described as a "Celtic punk" band.