Firefighter Joseph T. McGuirk, 38, saw a longtime dream come true when he was appointed to the Worcester Fire Department in 1997. A Worcester native, and the youngest of 10 children, he grew up the son of a Worcester fire fighter as well as the brother, nephew and cousin of local fire fighters.
A graduate of Burncoat Senior High School, he enjoyed playing hockey and played on several teams during and after high school. He made a living for many years as a talented carpenter, but always harbored a desire to serve as a fire fighter, following in the footsteps of his dad and older brother. On December 5, 1997, he was sworn in as a member of the Worcester Fire Department and was assigned to Engine 3 at the Grove Street Fire Station. For those who working closely with Joe, he was known for his inability to say "no" regardless of how busy he was or what he was doing. He always had the time to help others fix what was broken or finish what needed to be finished.
Joe leaves behind his wife, Linda, and their two children, Everett and Emily. In early November, they enjoyed an eight-day family getaway to Walt Disney World in Orlando, and just several days ago, Joe and his wife attended his 20-year high school reunion. The family made their home in the Rochdale section of Leicester.
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Six heroes died that night — their last alarm. May they always be remembered.
A graduate of Burncoat Senior High School, he enjoyed playing hockey and played on several teams during and after high school. He made a living for many years as a talented carpenter, but always harbored a desire to serve as a fire fighter, following in the footsteps of his dad and older brother. On December 5, 1997, he was sworn in as a member of the Worcester Fire Department and was assigned to Engine 3 at the Grove Street Fire Station. For those who working closely with Joe, he was known for his inability to say "no" regardless of how busy he was or what he was doing. He always had the time to help others fix what was broken or finish what needed to be finished.
Joe leaves behind his wife, Linda, and their two children, Everett and Emily. In early November, they enjoyed an eight-day family getaway to Walt Disney World in Orlando, and just several days ago, Joe and his wife attended his 20-year high school reunion. The family made their home in the Rochdale section of Leicester.
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Six heroes died that night — their last alarm. May they always be remembered.
Firefighter Joseph T. McGuirk, 38, saw a longtime dream come true when he was appointed to the Worcester Fire Department in 1997. A Worcester native, and the youngest of 10 children, he grew up the son of a Worcester fire fighter as well as the brother, nephew and cousin of local fire fighters.
A graduate of Burncoat Senior High School, he enjoyed playing hockey and played on several teams during and after high school. He made a living for many years as a talented carpenter, but always harbored a desire to serve as a fire fighter, following in the footsteps of his dad and older brother. On December 5, 1997, he was sworn in as a member of the Worcester Fire Department and was assigned to Engine 3 at the Grove Street Fire Station. For those who working closely with Joe, he was known for his inability to say "no" regardless of how busy he was or what he was doing. He always had the time to help others fix what was broken or finish what needed to be finished.
Joe leaves behind his wife, Linda, and their two children, Everett and Emily. In early November, they enjoyed an eight-day family getaway to Walt Disney World in Orlando, and just several days ago, Joe and his wife attended his 20-year high school reunion. The family made their home in the Rochdale section of Leicester.
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Six heroes died that night — their last alarm. May they always be remembered.
A graduate of Burncoat Senior High School, he enjoyed playing hockey and played on several teams during and after high school. He made a living for many years as a talented carpenter, but always harbored a desire to serve as a fire fighter, following in the footsteps of his dad and older brother. On December 5, 1997, he was sworn in as a member of the Worcester Fire Department and was assigned to Engine 3 at the Grove Street Fire Station. For those who working closely with Joe, he was known for his inability to say "no" regardless of how busy he was or what he was doing. He always had the time to help others fix what was broken or finish what needed to be finished.
Joe leaves behind his wife, Linda, and their two children, Everett and Emily. In early November, they enjoyed an eight-day family getaway to Walt Disney World in Orlando, and just several days ago, Joe and his wife attended his 20-year high school reunion. The family made their home in the Rochdale section of Leicester.
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Six heroes died that night — their last alarm. May they always be remembered.
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