It is 0500. I know, right at this minute, there are firefighters standing vigil of a fallen brother. It may be cold, yet there they stand by the body of their comrade.
Tomorrow night, the vigil will continue as it will again on the night after. Our brother will not be alone. Not until he is in his final resting place will we leave his side. It may seem crazy, but it is what we do.
Rest in peace brother.
ON THIS DAY — about 70 years ago
3 days ago
I don't know who you write of, all I know is a brother has fallen, and I mourn the loss.
ReplyDeleteIn brotherhood, rest in peace.
Dear Captain Schmoe,
ReplyDeleteI want to extend my condolences to you and your brethren. Thank you for protecting our lives, our health, and our property. For responding to our trauma and loss.
I assume you are a part of that honor guard. I respect that tradition. My condolences to you and to the family of your fallen comrade.
Very truly yours,
Ann T. Hathaway
Capt,
ReplyDeleteThose who are not part of our brotherhood will never truely understand. From my department to yours, very sorry for your loss
I sulate your fallen brother and all of those behind the thin red line. May your brother rest in peace his tour is done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. This one hurts.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of your brother Capt.
ReplyDeleteRIP
I wish him Godspeed, and I pray that those who know him may find peace.
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Rest In Peace Brother, we have the watch from here.
Following along--keeping you and yours in prayer. Take care of yourself and the ones you love.
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RFB -"MEMOR CADO FRATER "
ReplyDeleteIn Honor
Brother when you weep for me
Remember that it was meant to be
Lay me down and when you leave
Remember I'll be at your sleeve
In every dark and choking hall
I'll be there as you slowly crawl
On every roof in driving snow
I'll hold your coat and you will know
In cellars hot with searing heat
At windows where a gate you meet
In closets where young children hide
You know I'll be there at your side
The house from which I now respond
Is overstaffed with heroes gone
Men who answered one last bell
Did the job and did it well
As firemen we understand
That death's a card dealt in our hand
A card we hope we never play
But one we hold there anyway
That card is something we ignore
As we crawl across a weakened floor
For we know that we're the only prayer
For anyone that might be there
So remember as you wipe your tears
The joy I knew throughout the years
As I did the job I loved to do
I pray that thought will see you through
Our hearts are with you as yours is with us.
Lt. R. Reid Roanoke City Fire Engine 9
Joe,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your loss. I stand beside you in solidarity during your send off of your Captain. It is what it is and we make it how it has to be.
Godspeed to your Captain
Again folks, thanks for your thoughts.
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