October 10, 2017

Jason Hensley - Firefighter Fatality - North Carolina

Firefighter, Jason Hensley, age 40, died in the line of duty on October 9, 2017, on Highway 70, in Drexel, North Carolina. 
Jason Hensley

Firefighter Hensley was a volunteer member of the Triple Community Fire Department based at Morganton, North Carolina. He had 6 months of service.

On October 8, 2017, just before midnight, Jason drove his own vehicle to a call regarding a fallen tree blocking a portion of U.S Highway 70. A police vehicle and a fire department truck were also on scene. 

A pick-up truck approaching the scene crashed into Jason and then into the other vehicles. Tragically, Jason died at the scene. 

The driver of the pick-up, Randall Stewart, age 58, has been charged with driving while impaired, having no operator’s license, reckless driving, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He may be facing still more charges.

Randall Stewart is innocent unless proven guilty. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Jason
and for those who have
lost him. 
However, we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are drunk, wasted or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

The members of the Triple Community Fire Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Jason was a helpful and dedicated firefighter. He was kind in spirit. He will be forever remembered.

Jason's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Jason is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to the community, Jason. 

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Jason is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

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