Western NC man who died heroically during Hurricane Helene honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Western NC man who died heroically during Hurricane Helene honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WJZY) -- Battalion Chief Tony Garrison of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department was selfless to the end. The 51-year-old died last fall while attempting to save lives during Hurricane Helene. Widow Mary Garrison says his strong willingness to help was part of his DNA. “He was just a simple man; that’s just the way he lived his life. He loved his family, and he’s truly missed,” she told Queen City News. More than seven mon…