On the recordSeptember 20, 2024
In John 15:12-13, Jesus says: ``This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.'' Madam Speaker, Greene County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy laid down his life for his friends on September 4, 2024, while battling a tractor-trailer fire on Highway 15 north of Greensboro. Chief Eddy grew up in Greene County and graduated from Nathanael Greene Academy in Siloam, Georgia. He spent his life dedicated to this community and lost his life in its service. He leaves behind his wife, Lindsey, and son, Bryson, who are enduring the pain of loss that the families of all first responders know they could face. Words can't adequately express our deep sadness at the loss of this incredible man and public servant, who was so dearly loved by his family and community. We are thankful for who he was and know that it is men like him who keep our communities strong and safe. May Chief Chris Eddy rest in peace. May he always be remembered for his honorable service to Greene County. ____________________
