Firefighter Dies During Work Detail
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Posted: 10:53 AM Sep 4, 2008
 Last Updated: 11:25 AM Sep 4, 2008
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A member of the Gallipolis Fire Department has died while on a special work detail.

55-year-old Greg Northup died Wednesday evening of an apparent heart attack.

Northup has been a member of the department since 2001.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cremean’s Funeral Home and details will be released when they become available.

His brother, Rob Northup, is also a member of the Gallipolis Fire Department and both are the nephews of Retired Fire Chief James A Northup.

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Posted by: Debbie on Dec 18, 2008 at 12:55 PM
I dated Greg on and off for 8 years. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. He had a goofy personality and was very intelligent and is missed badly. Thinking of Rob and Katie, his parents and brother.
Posted by: dee on Sep 6, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Another brother lost
Posted by: Smoke_eeter on Sep 6, 2008 at 01:00 AM
R.I.P. Brother Greg. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, your dept. and all of those whoes lives you have touched.
Posted by: FD-614 on Sep 6, 2008 at 12:32 AM
My condolences and prayers go out to the family and fellow firefighters who were a part of Greg's life.
Posted by: FIEFIGHTER on Sep 5, 2008 at 05:33 PM
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. MY PRAYERS OUR WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FELLOW FIREFIGHTERS.
Posted by: Jodi on Sep 5, 2008 at 03:52 PM
My prayers go out to the Northup family - I did not know Greg but if he's anything like his brother Rob - he's the best. God Bless you all.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 01:16 PM
states need to put some kind of physical fitness requirments in thier programs for the FDs i;m a firefighter so thats why i am saying that...it hurts to hear that a brother has died from something so preventable as a heart attack
Posted by: Point Pleasant Fire Dept on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:39 PM
The members of the Point Pleasant Fire Department would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and fellow Gallipolis Firefighters. Greg was a brother and friend.
Posted by: firefighter Johnson on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Rest In Peace Brother as you look down from Heaven up on your brothers and sister and keep them safe as you now are another Guarding angel for us all
Posted by: Linda on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Greg was one of the kindest, sweetest, most thoughtful men I ever knew. We were friends for almost 20 years. I will surely miss him and his great smile and unique sense of humor. We shared many laughs together. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Posted by: Ed on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:41 AM
I knew Greg for a short time, but he will have a lasting impact. He was all about service to others, he died the way he lived. I knew Greg at work at the VA Hospital. He was friendly and courteous to others. He often talked about his love for his work as a volunteer. He will be missed. May the Lord Bless him and keep him...
Posted by: Captain Smith on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:42 PM
brother rest in peace as you look down at heaven and look over your bother and sisters god bless you
Posted by: Sandy on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:56 PM
My prayers go out to the Northup family during this time. Greg was a good person and a very special friend. He was loved and will be missed.
Posted by: Angela on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Gregory Allen Northup was a wonderful man with good values. He sacrificed his own safety to be a firefighter and possibly save the life of someone in the community. Greg was a very intelligent, passionate, caring and adventurous individual. He was the kind of man that believed in good old-fashioned values, like opening a car door for a lady. He was always looking ahead with a positive vision of the future. Quite frankly, Gregory was capable of any endeavor. He was successful at any task he attempted. He did truly love being a firefighter and I,too, want to extend my condolences to his family and his commrades in the GFD. He will be missed by many. I love you Greg and I miss you........ Respect those that serve to protect you. Thank you
Posted by: Art on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:46 PM
To our Brethren Greg, RIP. You will be missed here on earth. Thank you for all you did for your community. There is a special place in heaven for you. All your family that ascended to gods kingdom before you, and fellow brethren are there waiting for you.
Posted by: Beth Ann on Sep 4, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Prayers are with the family and friends.
Posted by: South Point VFD on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:21 PM
The members of the South Point VFD would like to extend to the family and coworkers of Greg our most heartfelt and sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you all.
Posted by: JERRY on Sep 4, 2008 at 03:06 PM
OU'RE PRAYER'S ARE WITH THE FAMILY,AND A GOOD FRIEND,LOSING A BROTHER IS HARD TO DEAL WITH
Posted by: Christina on Sep 4, 2008 at 02:42 PM
I've only know Greg for a short time through work but he was always a great help when I needed it. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Northrup family.
Posted by: Albert on Sep 4, 2008 at 01:00 PM
RIP Brother, Our prayers are with your family and may god watch over you as you answer the call to heaven
Posted by: Steve on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Our prayer are with the whole Northup family.
Posted by: Gregg on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:03 AM
RIP Brother....No matter how a firefighter dies it is a tragedy. Especially if it is a volunteer since many arent willing to accept the responsibility of protecting and helping others....
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