Chancellor’s Statement on Death of Worcester Firefighter, Alumnus Christopher Roy

The following statement was issued Dec. 10.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy, UMass Amherst Class of 2009, who died Sunday fighting a five-alarm house fire. The UMass community offers our heartfelt sympathies to his family, as well as the entire Worcester Fire Department, during this tragic and difficult time. UMass honors his courage and ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of others.

—Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy