Grant Neil Cherry was said to have 'quiet strength' and was dedicated to his career as a first responder.
Fellow firefighters said they tried to save the 24-year-old, who had been off work and was enjoying a ride through the Sam Houston National Forest before he lost control of his bike.An off-duty Montgomery firefighter was killed in a crash after losing control of his motorcycle in the Sam Houston National Forest on Thursday, officials said.
Montgomery Fire Department officials reported just after 2:30 p.m., they responded to a major accident on FM 149 near FM 1375. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Grant Neil Cherry, had reportedly been off work and was enjoying a ride on his motorcycle when he approached a curve between Osbourne Road and FM 1375 and lost control, leaving the roadway.Officials said fellow firefighters also responded and tried to save their friend but could not.His body was escorted by law enforcement and fire trucks from Montgomery, and a wall of honor was formed as he was taken into the Montgomery County Forensic Center.
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