Marietta, Georgia. Terron Harris is a firefighter living in Marietta, Georgia, along with his wife and their children.

Sadly, Terron’s own home caught fire around a month ago, and he and his loved ones lost practically everything they ever owned.

Thankfully, Terron and his Family members were not terribly injured in the fire, and only one of Terron’s family members suffered from a burn that was minor.

Terron and his family lost their photos, their clothing, their heirlooms, and their jewelry, to name just a few things that were destroyed in the fire.

Only a couple of items were able to be saved in the aftermath, and Terron and his loved ones are grateful they were able to escape the fire with their lives.

However, Terron and his family have faced a tough reality since they lost their home and belongings; it’s expensive to replace what was burned.

“I am writing this because as a Firefighter, I have remained “strong” and prideful,” Terron explained on a GoFundMe page.

“I have held my head up and kept my words few. I have stayed positive and upbeat for my family and friends.”

GoFundMe; pictured above is a photo of Terron and his family, along with a photo of their home after the fire

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“But, I have also reflected on the “irony” of a Firefighter’s house burning down and the fact that a man who is supposed to help during a fire – is now the one who needs help.”

“I have spent this time after our tragedy navigating the help my friends and colleagues have generously given.”

“Optimistically accepting whatever could be spared and thanking everyone for their time and support, all while trying not to ask for financial support, hoping that I could take this immediate help and bounce back.”

Although Terron tried his very best to put on a brave face, he and his family still could use a lot of help.

“I feel I have done my family a disservice by remaining prideful and taking us to the edge of poverty and debt,” Terron continued.

“All in the effort to seem “fine”. And remain a “strong man” who can take care of his family on his own. But that is a selfish thought that has hindered us instead of help us.”

“I am very sorry that I allowed pride to affect my decision-making in our most serious time of need.”

“A house fire is a heavy burden. Financially devastating in an instant. It takes SO much to recover properly. And even more to maintain a semblance of safety and certainty. We are overwhelmed. And I need to ask for help.”

Terron and his family are starting from square one with rebuilding their home, and they might not even have a proper one for another year or longer.

Terron created a GoFundMe page to help him and his family get back on their feet, and the money will be used for their housing, their utilities, their food, their loans, and to pay to replace the appliances, furniture, clothes, and other things they all lost.

If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe page to help Terron and his family, you can do that here.