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The Brotherhood

© R. J. Laudenbacher

The Brotherhood

Uploaded: December 30, 2011

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f/5.6, 1/1000 sec., ISO-200, -1EV, 200mm focal length, 18-200mm lens.

~I happened to be at my nephews house to take pictures of him in his fireman uniform. His pager went off as we were walking out the door and he said...jump in the car and fasten your seat belt. Since it is a small rural volunteer fire department we were the first on the scene to find a home engulfed in flames and the family of 5 little kids and their parents standing and watching as it went up in flames. I stood by the family and wept with the little kids as their home was a total loss. But as I stood there one thing I saw over and over in these brave men that were fighting this fire and putting their own lives on the line, is the brotherhood that takes place between them as they protect each other from harm's way.~

Comments

Michelle Alton December 30, 2011

Wonderful photo, Becky, though the story trumps it. They are a special breed, for sure. #1433216

Jack Gaskin December 30, 2011

Great Catch
That BOND is something VERY UNIQUE for Firefighters & Police Officers.

Jack #9892801

Robert R. Goodman December 30, 2011

Hi RJ,Looks like you have a winner my friend.Excellent capture,fantastic image!!! #9892804

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 30, 2011

Hi Neighbor. Outstanding story telling capture, Becky. So sad about the family losing their home. Can't imagine how that would be. #9892806

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 30, 2011

Fire is a scary thing, but at least the family was ok..the volunteer firemen don't get enough credit. They've saved us more than once. #9892815

Ken Smith level-classic December 30, 2011

What a story...a great picture but a little sad considering the circumstances. You're certainly right about firefighers....and police officers, our military, etc. that put their lives on the line every day. Super work, Becky! #9892924

John Rivera level-deluxe December 30, 2011

Great capture with fine detail and color.
Can't imagine what it's like to lose your house to a fire.My prayers go out to the family and praise go's out to the brave firemen! #9892958

Michael G. Marshall December 30, 2011

Wonderful image and story, RJ! Tragic story and tremendous loss. Our firefighters deserve so much credit for their courage. Michael #9893006

Gord MacEachern December 30, 2011

An amazing story and an amazing image Becky! I was a Volunteer fireman in our town when I was younger, till we moved out in the country. Still miss it! #9893015

Douglas Pignet December 30, 2011

nice capture of my brotherhood...34yrs on LACoFD #9893108

Danny B. Head December 30, 2011

Such a great action photo, but such a sad story. #9893168

Danny B. Head December 30, 2011

Such a great action photo, but such a sad story. #9893193

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 30, 2011

Yes, I agree with everyone and you, too. So very sad but a terrific capture and moving tribute, Becky. #9893248

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 30, 2011

What a touching story! We lost a house behind us a few nights ago and it is so sad! Just happy no one was hurt!
Excellent capture of your son to his job! #9893421

Debbie Bray December 30, 2011

That is soooo sad! And straight after Christmas too. It's a fabulous capture of the bond between the men, Becky, and of them doing their job. There's a real lot to being a fireman! #9893726

Nadia Paul December 30, 2011

Such a sad story RJ - really tugs at the heartstrings. Your capture is superb and brings home how much we owe these brave men. #9893995

Louisa Hancock December 31, 2011

What a great story sad for the family in so many ways but you have captured these men showing the valuable job they do #9895569

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 06, 2012

A wonderful tribute to the volunteer firefighters, Doris. I wonder whatever happened to the family? #9906030

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