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The Greenlawn Fire Department and community mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Harry Williams, Jr., who passed away suddenly at the age of 48, on November 11, 2015. Harry served as a Greenlawn volunteer firefighter with pride and dedication for 27 years, rising to Lieutenant and then Captain of the Engine Company. He was also an EMT on the Greenlawn Rescue Squad and earned a Green Cross commendation. Harry served as a driver for all of the department’s apparatus, was a director for nine years and Co-Chairman of the popular Fireman’s Fair held on Labor Day weekend.
Harry was a friendly and popular person in Greenlawn, and was well known at neighboring fire departments which turned out in large numbers for his Firematic Service at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home on November 17. Harry was remembered for his dedicated service in helping others, and his heart was as big as his smile.
Chaplain John McKenna recognized the best efforts of Greenlawn’s Rescue Squad paramedics and EMT’s, and the Emergency Room staff at Huntington Hospital that worked diligently in an attempt to revive Harry. Harry made an outstanding contribution to the Greenlawn Rescue Squad by helping to treat and transport thousands of patients over the past 27 years.
Memorable photo of Harry Williams Jr., right, with Huntington Manor firefighter Peter Nelson, at left, taken in the late 1990’s. Sadly, Nelson who was also an FDNY firefighter, was killed in the attacks at the World Trade Center on 9/11. (Photo by Steve Silverman)
Harry is survived by his son John M., parents Harry Sr. and Eva, and brothers Carl, Derrick and sister Angela. He was also the caring uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Story and Photos by Steve Silverman, Portrait by Al Statton
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