Greg Pickard, a fallen firefighter, is remembered during hometown visitation

Image: A family photo, a register book and a picture of Lieutenant Greg Pickard, 54, a fallen Bryan, Texas firefighter and a former Gladiator graduate of Italy High School, impacts guests as they enter a hometown visitation held on Saturday, March 2 inside the Italy Boze Community Center to honor a hero.

A family photo, a register book and a picture of Lieutenant Greg Pickard, 54, a fallen Bryan, Texas firefighter and a former Gladiator graduate of Italy High School, impacts guests as they enter a hometown visitation held on Saturday, March 2 inside the Italy Boze Community Center to honor a hero. (Barry Byers)

Image: The back of Lieutenant Greg Pickard’s fire helmet.

The back of Lieutenant Greg Pickard’s fire helmet. (Barry Byers)

Image: The front of Lieutenant Greg Pickard’s fire helmet was on display during the visitation.

The front of Lieutenant Greg Pickard’s fire helmet was on display during the visitation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Long-time citizen of Italy, Jackie Miller, Sr., signs Greg’s register book.

Long-time citizen of Italy, Jackie Miller, Sr., signs Greg’s register book. (Barry Byers)

Image: A slide show allowed guests to catchup on the life of Lieutenant Greg Pickard who grew up in Italy.

A slide show allowed guests to catchup on the life of Lieutenant Greg Pickard who grew up in Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Guests visit while thinking of Greg during the visitation held in his honor.

Guests visit while thinking of Greg during the visitation held in his honor. (Barry Byers)

Image: A community comes together to remember one of their own.

A community comes together to remember one of their own. (Barry Byers)

Image: Greg’s brother Barry Pickard and mother Carla Pickard visit with guests who stopped by to pay tribute to Greg.

Greg’s brother Barry Pickard and mother Carla Pickard visit with guests who stopped by to pay tribute to Greg. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shirts were worn in memory of Greg.

Shirts were worn in memory of Greg. (Barry Byers)

Image: Friends gather to comfort family members.

Friends gather to comfort family members. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coming together to honor a hero.

Coming together to honor a hero. (Barry Byers)

Image: Greg’s mother, Carla Pickard, visits with family friend and former co-worker, Ann Byers. Carla and Ann worked many years together for the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Waxahachie.

Greg’s mother, Carla Pickard, visits with family friend and former co-worker, Ann Byers. Carla and Ann worked many years together for the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Waxahachie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Honored parents, Robert and Carla Pickard of Italy, appreciate everyone thinking of Greg and showing their support for his family during such a troubling time.

Honored parents, Robert and Carla Pickard of Italy, appreciate everyone thinking of Greg and showing their support for his family during such a troubling time. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fallen Bryan Firefighter and a Gladiator graduate of Italy High School, Lieutenant Greg Pickard, 54, gave his life while trying to help a fellow firefighter trapped inside the Knights of Columbus Hall fire back on February 15. Greg is survived by his wife, Susie, his parents Robert and Carla, son Jake, daughter Robin and three grandchildren. Greg and Susie’s son, Jake, is a College Station firefighter.

Fallen Bryan Firefighter and a Gladiator graduate of Italy High School, Lieutenant Greg Pickard, 54, gave his life while trying to help a fellow firefighter trapped inside the Knights of Columbus Hall fire back on February 15. Greg is survived by his wife, Susie, his parents Robert and Carla, son Jake, daughter Robin and three grandchildren. Greg and Susie’s son, Jake, is a College Station firefighter. (www.theeagle.com)

Image: Fallen Bryan Firefighter Lt. Eric Wallace, 36, joined the department in 2000 and leaves behind a wife Brandie, and five children ranging in age from 16 years to 11 months.

Fallen Bryan Firefighter Lt. Eric Wallace, 36, joined the department in 2000 and leaves behind a wife Brandie, and five children ranging in age from 16 years to 11 months. (www.bryantx.gov)

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