Remembering The Worcester Six And The Cold Storage Fire

Monday marks the 19-year anniversary of the Cold Storage fire that killed six Worcester firefighters. The fire was started by two homeless people in the Cold Storage and Warehouse building.

Lt. Thomas Spencer, Lt. Timothy Jackson Sr., Lt. James Lyons III, and firefighters Jeremiah Lucey, Paul Brotherton and Joseph McGuirk died after becoming trapped in the fire.

The city will mark the anniversary Monday with an brief, unofficial ceremony at 6 p.m. A band will play at the ceremony and a prayer will be said. A wreath laying will take place at the Franklin Street fire station, the site of the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Company. A moment of silence will be held at 6:13 p.m., the moment the first alarm was sounded.

The fire department and several officials have taken to Twitter to share memories and pay their respects. Former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry tweeted, urging people to thank their local firefighters in remembrance.

19 years ago today and none of us will ever forget. The Worcester Six were among the very best and bravest. God bless them and their families. The next time you see your local firefighter, thank them. They live an alarm away from what could be the final call they ever answer. pic.twitter.com/5ibo9R46uC
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) December" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/JohnKerry/... 3, 2018

The Worcester Fire Department tweeted the Worcester Six logo, adding that the tragic day still lives on in their memories.

Today we remember and honor Tim, Jay, Paul,Tom,Joe and Jerry. 19 years later this day is still fresh in our hearts and minds. pic.twitter.com/cYFb5AGuBy
— Worcester Fire Dept. (@WorcesterFD) December" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/WorcesterF... 3, 2018

State Rep. Harold Naughton called for a moment of remembrance for those six firefighters.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 19 years since the #Worcester Cold Storage Fire . Let’s take a moment to remember the six brave firefighters who lost their lives in the destructive blaze and thank those who continue to serve our communities. @TweetWorcester @WorcesterFD pic.twitter.com/Op8gOILVBE
— Harold Naughton (@HaroldNaughton) December" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/HaroldNaug... 3, 2018

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