GEORGETOWN, Del. - The Georgetown Fire Company is honoring fallen firefighter Thomas Berry III, who gave his life in the line of duty, with a memorial at the fire station.
Berry, a 23-year-old volunteer firefighter with both the Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Companies, died in August while assisting at the scene of an accident. According to police, Berry had stopped to help a driver whose vehicle had struck a utility pole. While he was assisting, the pole snapped, causing electrical wires to fall. Berry suffered life-threatening injuries from the wires and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Georgetown Fire Company and its members are dedicating the memorial to recognize Berry's sacrifice and his commitment to serving the community.