Crime & Safety

Memorial Unveiling Planned For Fallen Worcester Firefighter

The memorial will be unveiled Monday night at the Webster Square fire station, according to a report.

Worcester firefighter Chris Roy died one year ago today while battling a fire on Lowell Street.
Worcester firefighter Chris Roy died one year ago today while battling a fire on Lowell Street. (Worcester Fire Department)

WORCESTER, MA — A memorial honoring fallen Worcester firefighter Chris Roy will be unveiled tonight at the Webster Square fire station. Roy died Dec. 9, 2018, while battling a four-alarm fire on Lowell Street.

The memorial was partially funded by a large donation from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is expected to attend the ceremony, WCBV reports.

The ceremony will start at 6 p.m.