Paul Cahill

Warren Payne

     Our condolences to the Cahill and Payne families, and the Boston Fire Department of Massachusetts. FireFighter Paul Cahill, 55, and FireFighter Warren Payne, 53, both 25 year veterans of the Boston Fire Department, assigned to Engine 30 and Ladder 25, died Wednesday August 29, 2007. Paul and Warren were on the first units responding to the Tai Po Chinese Restaurant in West Roxbury where a 3 ton air conditioning rooftop unit collapsed through the roof during the four-alarm structure fire. Ten other firefighters were injured at the incident.

Our brother Paul leaves behind his wife Anne, and his three children. A viewing for Paul will be held on Wednesday September 5, 2007 12-6PM at the Holy Name Church in West Roxbury. A funeral mass for Paul will be held on Thursday September 6, 2007 11AM at the Holy Name Church in West Roxbury.

Our brother Warren leaves behind his two teenage sons. A viewing for Warren will be held on Friday September 7, 2007 9-11AM at United House of Prayer for All People in Dorchester, followed by a funeral service at 11AM.

A memorial fund has been established
and donations can be made to:

West Roxbury Fire Fund c/o Boston Firefighters Credit Union 60 Hallet Street Dorchester, MA 02124