Chili cook off to benefit Jones family

From left are Hailee, Tyler and their sons. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Jones

In the early morning hours of January 25, the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department responded to the home of Tyler Jones and his wife Hailee and their two sons, ages 1 and 2.

Jones has been a volunteer firefighter for over 12 years, previously serving on Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department, Richmond County Fire Department and currently with Westmoreland. Hailee is a teacher at Richmond County.

The Jones family lost their home in the blaze, reported his mother Kimberly Jones, who has established a GoFundMe account to assist the family (https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuilding-for-tyler-hailee-and-their-boys).

“We are extremely thankful for the firefighters that battled this fire during the snow/ice storm,” said Kimberly Jones. “We are also very thankful for this community that has pulled together to….

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