Tributes to Leominster fireman (From Hereford Times)

Tributes to Leominster fireman

12:33pm Friday 10th September 2010 in Leominster

TRIBUTES have been paid Leominster Fire Station watch manager Dave Taylor who passed away on Wednesday following a long illness.

Dave Taylor, aged 48, had been with the Service for 22 years, and had also recently worked as an NVQ assessor at Fire Service Headquarters in Worcester.

Chief Fire Officer Mark Yates said: "The news of Dave’s death has caused great sadness across the Service.

"He was very well-known in the Leominster and wider Herefordshire area and many other staff knew him from the time he spent at headquarters.

"His commitment has been remarkable, particularly in the face of his illness, and I know I speak for everyone here when I say he will be sorely missed.

"Our thoughts are with Dave’s family and friends, and the service will be offering its full support to them at this difficult time."

For more on Mr Taylor's life, see next week's Hereford Times.