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Aftermath

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Last week, in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, there was a warehouse conflagration in which two firefighters lost their lives. They had been searching in an adjoining building for possible victims, when a stone wall collapssed on them.
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Flames were leaping 800 feet above the warehouse and glowing "firebombs" were shooting out of the flames volcanically, some landing on nearby homes. The fire was SO HOT that fire trucks had to park more than a block away to avoid MELTING!
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During this five-alarm fire, the brave firefighters were able to stop house fires rapidly, avoiding a catastrophic spreading from row house to row house. Miraculously, apart from the firefighters who were tragically lost, there were no injuries.
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This photo was shot Sunday evening during a vigil that had been organized by the Neighborhood Community Group to honor and show their appreciation of the "Unsung Heroes" and their families.
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 
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How sad that is.


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April 17, 2012

 

Kevin P. Kreischer
  Harsh reality Michelle , I have a brother who is FDNY and hate seeing big fires in the City!


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April 17, 2012

 
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  A sad story Michelle. Excellent candid capture from the vigil...


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April 17, 2012

 
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  A very powerful image Michelle - Well done!


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April 17, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  So sad. I agree with Jeff. This is a powerful image.


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April 17, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  This image certainly says a lot. Thank goodness for those brave firefighters but so sad that two lost their lives.


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April 17, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Exceptional, Michelle!


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- Dayna Cain

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  Very powerful, moving image.


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April 17, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Great tribute to the fallen Firefighters, Michelle! I guess that is the building in the background.


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April 17, 2012

 

David Hurt
  Powerful story and image Michelle.


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April 17, 2012

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah Lewinson

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  Excellent documentary and tribute, Michelle, the simple image totally supports the devastating story!

Debby


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April 17, 2012

 

Craig D. Minton
  Nice candid, Michelle. You have to wonder if somehow a positive impression from the sad day will remain in this young boys mind.


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April 17, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Sad story. But I can identify because we currently have a large fire near downtown in the city's mulch piles. The town smells like smoke and no end to the fire in sight. No one seriously hurt, though.


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April 17, 2012

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  A powerful image Michelle, so sad to have had lives lost


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April 17, 2012

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Very nice tribute to this sad occasion.


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April 18, 2012

 
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  What a sad story but at the same time a wonderful tribute to those brave souls.


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April 18, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Thank you Michelle for sharing this very compelling photo and story with us.


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April 18, 2012

 

Memoriee G. Sconce
  Thanks for sharing. Life changed for all involved so quickly. So many reasons for living every moment.
Memoriee


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April 18, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Awesome image of a sad moment in time-
Nice tribute to those brave firemen


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April 18, 2012

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Powerful street sceane and very sad story.


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April 18, 2012

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  WHAT IS A FIREMAN?
(Author Unknown)

He is the guy next door - a man's man with the memory of a little boy. He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger.

He is a guy like you and me with wants and worries and unfulfilled dreams.

Yet he stands taller than most of us.

He is a fireman.

He puts it all on the line when the bell rings.

A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.

He is a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.

He is a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control.

He is responsive to a child's laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again.

He is a man who appreciates the simple pleasures of life - hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers - a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond feeling - the camaraderie of brave men - the divine peace and selfless service of a job well done in the name of all men.

He doesn't wear buttons or wave flags or shout obscenities.

When he marches, it is to honor a fallen comrade.

He doesn't preach the brotherhood of man.

He lives it.

(Very Powerful and Very Sad Image, Michelle)



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April 18, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  What a beautiful verse, Lorraine. Thanks for adding it to this solemn thread.


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April 18, 2012

 
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