Chesapeake, Va. - A 46-year-old Chesapeake man died Wednesday after falling from the roof of a home in the 500 block of Glenwood Drive.
Chesapeake Police report that the man, 46-year-old William Rary of Norfolk, was repairing the chimney at the home and was found unconscious at the base of the ladder around 2 p.m.
He was transported to Chesapeake Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
Lt. Bill Rary
According to the City of Chesapeake, Rary was a Lieutenant with the Chesapeake Fire Department. The owner of Magic Sweep says Rary worked part-time for them for the past year and a half.
He says he cannot comment on the accident because it is still under investigation, but he says the entire company is devastated.
"We're all heartbroken and very sorry for all of his family and friends," says Jim Brewer. "Bill is a wonderful man and good friend to everyone here. It's a very sad time."
The Chesapeake Fire Department says Rary was hired by the department on April 1, 2000 and was promoted to Lieutenant on September 16, 2012.
"During his 16 years as a member of our Department, Bill earned respect from both his peers and his supervisors as the consummate Firefighter and Company Officer," they say.
Rary leaves behind two children.
Additional updates on Rary's funeral arrangements will be posted when they become available.
