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9/11 Ceremony Speech...

Yesterday was the Salem County Patriot Day ceremony remembering 9/11. One of the instructors with the local Fire Academy was telling the story of when he went up to NY and it really was moving and i thought everyone should hear it even though I don't remember it word for word I'll do my best:

"On the morning of September 11th, 2001, I was at work when I heard that the World Trade Centers were hit. Right when I was told this I rushed over to the nearest TV to see what was going on. The…

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Added by John Mc. on September 12, 2007 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Something to think about! Enjoy your Saturday.

The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes with being the

first to rise, or maybe it's the

unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first

few hours of a

Saturday morning are most enjoyable.

A few weeks ago, I was shuffling toward the garage with a… Continue

Added by Little Black Rain Cloud on September 12, 2007 at 12:52pm — No Comments

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Added by Daniel J Gill on September 12, 2007 at 11:18am — No Comments

Goldfeder: The Truth Hurts

By BILLY GOLDFEDER

FirefighterCloseCalls.com

The Randolph (MASS) Board of Selectmen suspended their Fire Chief Monday evening for telling the truth...following

comments he made at a fire in May that trapped and killed two boys.

Randolph Fire Chief Charles Foley truthfully said his staffing was short-handed,

which didn't help their ability to effectively do search and rescue

that night. He said if they… Continue

Added by Firefighter Nation WebChief on September 12, 2007 at 3:08am — 1 Comment

Just a little about Me!

I am a 20 year old country boy from a small community called Saulston in Eastern North Carolina. I love living in the country. I am a volunteer firefighter at Saulston Volunteer Fire Dept. I love helping out in the community. I love to hunt, fish, and boating. I love anything to do the water. Other that being a firefighter i dont think there is anything better than sitting in a duck blind at the crack of dawn and listening to…

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Added by Jeremy Newsome on September 11, 2007 at 9:33pm — No Comments

"Can We Make It On Time"

The pagers go off, calling us out.

The dispatcher gives the address, with a loud shout.

I jump out of bed as fast as I can.

Grab my shoes and my keys as they page us again.

I go out to my truck, plug in the dash light.

Cause somewhere in town is a fire I must fight.

Wipeing the sleep from my eyes, I see a bright glow in the distance.

A policeman yells over the radio "Code 3, I need assistance"

He said there is screaming,… Continue

Added by Donnie Duncan on September 11, 2007 at 9:28pm — 1 Comment

A firefighter poem

HE STARES IN THE FACE OF DEATH

WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT

TO SAVE THAT ONE SPECIAL LIFE

THAT HE SO BRAVELY SOUGHT

HE HAS WALKED AS CLOSE TO

"HELL ON EARTH"

AS ANY MAN COULD DO

AND HE'S SO PROUD OF THE JOB HE DID

FOR PEOPLE HE NEVER KNEW

HE PUTS HIS LIFE ON THE LINE

EVERYTIME DUTY CALLS

ALWAYS DOING WHAT NEEDS TO DONE

WITHOUT EVEN A PAUSE

HE IS A FIREMAN

WITH OVERWHELMING PRIDE

NEVER AFRAID TO TAKE A CHANCE

WHEN…

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Added by Donnie Duncan on September 11, 2007 at 9:25pm — 1 Comment

Firefighter Prayer

This prayer is dedicated to all those who have gone before me and who will follow me in the line When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, Give me the strength to save some life whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child before it is too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every… Continue

Added by Donnie Duncan on September 11, 2007 at 9:21pm — No Comments

343..Never Forgotten

343

All gave some, Some gave all

Firefighter Joseph Agnello Ladder 118

Lieutenant Brian Ahearn Engine 230

Firefighter Eric Allen Squad 18

Firefighter Richard…

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Added by Joe Bynum on September 11, 2007 at 7:30pm — No Comments

I Will Never Forget

Added by Wendy Norris on September 11, 2007 at 5:15pm — 1 Comment

Remembering

..."And Bless New York's Finest, our 'Angels in Blue'. Giving us hope and helping us through.

....And Bless New York's Bravest, the FDNY. Giving their sweat and their tears and their lives.

....And bless all the medics and our troops overseas.

....Bless the guys in the hard-hats removing debris.

....Bless the everyday people who answered the call.

....Bless those who gave some and those who gave all.

....And Bless all the souls who left us this day. You may gone…

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Added by Irons51 on September 11, 2007 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Under Construction

Okay, so I'm new to this and I may need a little time in setting things up the way it needs to be. Please be patient with me.

Added by Jo on September 11, 2007 at 1:44pm — No Comments

Firemans Wife

Hello I am a wife of a fireman. I started out as the girlfriend then the wife. I have been with him for going on 10 years and 5 of them married. I love my man he lives and breathes everything that deals with fire department. My house has a ton of fireman knick knacks and we have tons of certificates of his stored at his moms because we do not have the room for them. We have two beautiful little boys who look up to there daddy. I feel guilty because my husband capt7 has been under a lot of… Continue

Added by Angelique on September 11, 2007 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment

How soon some forget...

If

you're reading this, I'll assume you've already seen the editorial from

Dennis Smith that I posted just before this. If you haven't, click the

"back" button on your browser and read it. Don't worry, I'll wait.

It is truly sad, pathetic really, how soon some people forget the defining

moments of our times. 6 years ago today Islamic terrorists… Continue

Added by Tristen Cruz on September 11, 2007 at 1:14pm — 3 Comments

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Added by Daniel J Gill on September 11, 2007 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Anger Never Dies

Anger never dies

By DENNIS SMITH

Monday, September 10th 2007, 4:00 AM

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Six joyful summers and six hopeful springs have passed since so many good people were slaughtered by Islamist radicals in 2001. When I think

of the summer games played by the victims' children and the annual

spring…

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Added by Tristen Cruz on September 11, 2007 at 1:11pm — No Comments

9-11

Added by Peter Lupkowski on September 11, 2007 at 12:54pm — No Comments

9/11/2007

Lots of emotions to begin the shift with rememberance of 9/11 and watching video of that day. I was glad when we started getting alarms. We had to fill Station 14 because both of their units went on the third alarm to a building fire. I'm glad we had to fill because we picked up a nice vehicle fire. We made a few medicals throughout the day but no structure fires. Snuck in some training and read some ACLS in preparation for the upcoming class. We went to an attempted suicide by overdose but… Continue

Added by Michael Corns on September 11, 2007 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Remembering 9-11-2001

On 9-11-2001 I was still living in Portland, OR working in a small office with no idea I would someday be a part of the fire service.

When this happened I was still working 12-5 so that morning as usual I was vegging on cartoons or animal planet. My husband the truck driver was in the San Fran Bay area.

He called me just before the 2nd plane hit. I had no idea what was going on. He had me turn on the news and as I was watching the coverage of the first tower...the 2nd plane… Continue

Added by 99 on September 11, 2007 at 11:58am — No Comments

9/11/01 ... 6 Years Later

9/11/01 ... The day dawned sunny & warm. To me, the day seemed normal. I happened to be off of work & planned to go watch our tower ladder get tested with the rest of the ground ladders. I didn't have the Tv or radio on. I went to the local WAWA store for my coffee & newspaper. As i walked in, a guy I knew came out all excited. He said a plane just crashed into the Twin Towers. Being close to New York, I figured that we might be needed to either respond or to cover a department.…

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Added by Joe Totero on September 11, 2007 at 11:02am — 3 Comments