Firefighter Timothy P. Jackson
Ladder 2
“What I will always remember is the way Tim lived for the action. He wanted to be in it all the time.”
— Worcester Firefighter Kenneth A. Godbout, longtime friend
Firefighter Timothy P. Jackson, 51, a dedicated member of the Worcester Fire Department for 27 years, is remembered by family, friends and his brother fire fighters as a kindhearted man who spent many hours toiling in his yard, planting trees, shrubs and flowers, and polishing the chrome on his prized Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The oldest of 13 children, Tim had served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was committed to the causes of Vietnam veterans and would ride his motorcycle to Washington, D.C., for rallies.
Tim and his wife, Mary, referred to their home in Hopedale as God’s country and enjoyed raising lilacs, especially the fragrant Korean variety that he grew by his back porch steps. Neighbor Jane Dean said she envied his touch with plants and how he was always dedicated to seeing that everything was growing well.
His friend, Firefighter Ken Godbout, remembers that he began his career with the Fire Department the same day as Tim – December 17, 1972. He and his fire fighter brothers have been touched by the irony that Tim, with service in the Vietnam War, would lose his life in a Worcester warehouse while trying to save his comrades.
He leaves behind his wife, Mary, and three sons and a stepdaughter, Diane.
While serving his country, Timothy was awarded a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and an Army Commendation Medal.
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