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Fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard Posthumously Awarded Medal Of Honor

WORCESTER (CBS) – Fallen Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard was posthumously given the Medal of Honor on Monday during the Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year ceremony.

Menard died in a house fire on November 13, 2019 after helping save the life of fellow firefighter Christopher Pace.

Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard Dies
Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard. (Image Credit: Worcester Fire Department)

The veteran firefighter was 39 years old when he died. He left behind a wife and three children.

Menard's family was at the ceremony to accept the award in his honor.

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