Fallen fire chief who died from Hurricane Helene honored in North Carolina
Firefighters from around the country visited Asheville to honor a fallen comrade Tuesday. Tony Garrison, 52, died on Sept. 27 from a landslide caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, according to the Asheville Fire Department.
Western North Carolina remembers firefighter who died saving community members from Helene
Tony Garrison died trying to save a dozen people during Helene, 10 of them his family members. Buncombe County first responders lined up along Charlotte Highway, comparing notes on relief efforts and remembering a loveable, funny, selfless firefighter.
Procession planned for western NC firefighter who died working during Helene
FAIRVIEW, N.C. — A procession to honor a western North Carolina firefighter killed while working during Hurricane Helene will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22, according to the Buncombe County Government.
Fairview Fire Department to honor chief killed during Helene
The fire department said Battalion Chief Tony Garrison was killed on Sept. 27, the day Helene hit North Carolina. Due to ongoing recovery efforts and current roadway conditions, the fire department said the final salute will be held as Chief Garrison’s remains are transferred to Chestnut Hill Baptist Church for private services.
Buncombe Co. fire chief to be honored, died during Helene
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Multiple fire departments will honor a firefighter who died in the line of duty during Hurricane Helene. Tony Garrison died September 27 in a mudslide, while trying to rescue people from the hurricane.
North Carolina fallen fire chief honored in Helene aftermath
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Many firefighters gathered from across the nation in Asheville to honor the life of a fallen North Carolina fire chief. According to the Asheville Fire Department, Tony Garrison, 52, died on September 27 from a landslide caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
First responders honor firefighter killed rescuing others during Helene
Battalion Chief Tony Garrison was killed while rescuing others from a mudslide caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
He died saving lives during Helene. Mourner: Firefighter's heroism 'close to our heart'
Hundreds of first responders gathered to mourn firefighter Tony Garrison, who died rescuing others during a mudslide caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Graham firefighter remembers western North Carolina firefighter killed in landslide
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North Carolina man loses 11 family members as Helene-caused landslide devastates close-knit community
FAIRVIEW, NORTH CAROLINA: A devastating landslide triggered by Hurricane Helene has left a North Carolina family shattered, ...