We attend these services for the survivors. The fallen are already in a better place. You attend for the family. The wives (or husbands), children , parents etc as well as for their extended family.... the Brothers and Sisters of their Department. You attend to let them know (and see) that they are not alone, their grief is shared and their support system endless.
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Going to the funeral isn't enough ….
These men were a part of our Department, our "family", OUR "Brotherhood" . They are a part of our history ... our traditions.... the subjects of great stories, unbelievable acts and even some good firehouse pranks.
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Who am I kidding? I don’t need a gun. I’d kill the guy who did this with a hand full of cotton balls… Fallen firefighter’s helmet stolen from family: MyFoxBOSTON.com More on this story from the link above or from Rhett over @ Firecritic HERE Captain Wines
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