The Whitewater Region Fire Department will return from the Thanksgiving break with heavy hearts.
The 12 members of the Haley’s Station Firefighters Association met at Station 1 last Wednesday evening to share memories, tears, and laughs about former Station Captain Roy Church, who died suddenly last week.
Church had just retired earlier this year after 40 years of service to the community a part of the Ross and Whitewater Region Township Fire Departments.
In a online statement, the Firefighters’ Association says Church’s dedication, compassion, and generosity ensured he was “one of the all time greats,” adding that he spent his days helping countless people both professionally and personally. The Fire Department says they will truly miss his experience, courage, attitude, charm, and smile.
Station 1 will be joined by members from the other Whitewater Region Fire Department stations and the community for Church’s funeral this Tuesday, October 15th.
(written by Kasey Egan)