Hillsborough County Fire Rescue mourns loss of 10-year-old boy who lost battle to cancer

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue mourns loss of 10-year-old boy who lost battle to cancer

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The 10-year-old son of a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Driver Engineer lost his battle with cancer.

Mason Fox was the son of Mike Fox and nephew of Captain Joe Fox. HCFR expressed their gratitude for the Fox family allowing them to meet Mason, who they said made a lasting impact on them.

  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
  • Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
    Hillsborough County Fire Rescue

“We cannot begin to comprehend the depth of sorrow and anguish that Mike and his family are experiencing during this incredibly difficult time,” HCFR said. “Losing a child is an unimaginable tragedy, and our prayers and deepest sympathies go out to them as they navigate through this profound grief.”

The team asks the community to join them in extending support and condolences to the Fox family during this difficult time.

“Mason, we love you and know you are pain-free now,” they added.

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