Seven Springs, NC Firefighter Troy Thompson was stricken at an incident Wednesday afternoon and died at a hospital.
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Fire and rescue personnel in Lenoir County, NC are mourning the loss of a dedicated member.
Seven Springs Firefighter Troy Thompson suffered severe chest pains at the scene of a wreck Wednesday afternoon.
He was transported by Wayne County EMS to UNC Wayne Health where he died, according to Lenoir County Emergency Services.
“Thompson was a selfless, dedicated and godly man. His commitment to his community was demonstrated by his service as a deacon in his church, his determination to respond to every emergency call as quickly as possible, as well as sharing his knowledge and expertise as a mechanic. Thompson knew the importance of teamwork and brotherhood. He led by example and was always there to help and assist others. He passed along those principles to his son, Mason Thompson, teaching him about being part of a brotherhood and that all first responders are family, Lenoir officials wrote on its Facebook page.