Fort Worth firefighter who died in wreck inspired, entertained his community

Lt. Garey Pugh, 56, had worked for the city of Fort Worth for 34 years, according to the fire department.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Relatives, friends, and Fort Worth firefighters have organized a memorial service for Lieutenant Garey Pugh, who died in a motorcycle accident

McCray also praised Pugh's firefighting prowess. In his role as a lieutenant, Pugh bounced from station to station and covered an especially busy portion of Fort Worth. "It's sacred," McCray said."It's our way of giving back." Pugh shopped at the grocery store where Hodges was a clerk. The two did not know each other, beyond their interactions at the checkout counter.

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