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My brother is a Captain in the Fire department, I pray for him and the other firefighters everyday, esp. when I see a fire truck racing to a fire. We are all blessed in Charleston County to know that there are men and women who are willing to lay down their lives for US. Seems like what we pay them should reflect that,besides just our thanks.

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I just want to say that my heart goes out to those brave firefighters who died trying to save and protect. May God be with their families. I live in Chicago and saw the story on CNN. It's heartbreaking.

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My husband is a member of the Ciy of Columbia Fire Department and when I hear of such tragedy striking the brotherhood of firemen, it truly saddens me. I say a prayer for all firemen and women everynight that God will protect them and their families. Firemen/Firewomen are truly an important part of our society and I think people forget sometimes just how dangerous this profession is. These men and women lay their lives on the line to protect us everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Charleston County Fire Departments and their families in this time of tragedy. So, next time you see a fire truck passing you by, just remember they are making a difference. I encourage you to visit your local fire department and thank them for what they do. I know the brotherhood will truly appreciate your thankfulness.

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As I woke up this morning my wife told me of the tragic news. My hear goes out to the families of my fallen brother firefighters and also to the City of Charleston. From all of us at the Nashville Fire Department to our brothers and sisters in Charleston, stay strong.

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We are praying for the families and friends of the Heros who lost their lives last night.

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I was a volunteer firefighter (most of the firemen in the west are volunteer) out west for many years. It doesn’t make sense to most people to go into a burning building but firemen are not most people. It takes a different perspective to put saving someone else before yourself. I don’t know the details of this fire but I do know firemen and they were probably doing what they loved the most. Fighting fire. This is a tragic loss for your city and we’ll be praying for you and the firefighter’s family.

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Our prayers are with you from Middletown Fire Dept

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My prayers and thanks are to all firefighters in Charleston and surrounding areas for the sacrifices and ultimate sacrifice made by your brave souls. To their families, my prayers are with you as well. The sacrifices you make on a daily basis, people will never realize unless they have walked in your shoes. Please know that people from all over the country (I'm from Tennessee) are praying for you all. As a frequent visitor to SC and Charleston, you have never met strangers and have extended kindness to all who have visited you. May these prayers offered, help repay some of the kindness extended to many.

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Every Fire Fighter in the world salutes these 9 lost brothers. They and their families are in all our prayers.

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On behalf of the Bethel Township Fire Department, Clark County, Ohio we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of the firefighters who lost their lives. God bless these brave souls.

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9 lives lost to save one. It's a non written clause in their job discription, 'you may have to die so another can live'. They take the job regardless. God Bless ALL Firemen. And their families. Deepest, deepest sympathies to the entire area of Charleston. I only pray time can ease your pain.

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MY heart is sad, and my prayers are with all of these brave men who risk their lives each day to protect us. Savanah hwy is not the same this morning. GOD BLESS Charleston, SC

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I am a firefighter in Red Bank, NJ. My heart, deepest sympathies and prayers go out to my brother and sister firefighters in Charleston and the families of the fallen firefighters. From the RBFD, may you stay strong in your time of loss. Such a tragedy is heartbreaking and felt around the country. You are in our prayers!

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As a Volunteer Firefighter for Wilson's Mills Fire Department in Wilson's Mills North Carolina, I personally want to offer my prayers and condolences to the families and to the town of the fallen Firefighters. For those of you that don't know, there is a passion among Firefighters that when that TONE goes off they are on the truck and in route within minutes and we never know if this will be the last TONE will hear. With that Passion a Firefighter gets on scene and witnesses people running out of a fire and Firefighters running in too, most of the time to protect the lives and property of people that they don't know. It is a shame that it takes a tragedy like this to make citizens and local government aware of how dangerous a profession this is. So the next time you see your local Fire Departments raising funds to purchase up to date equipment do not hesitate to contribute. Remember it maybe your life, the lives of your loved ones or property we are called to protect and you would expect us to be there and do whatever was necessary to save lives or property. God Bless these fallen Firefighters may their souls rest in peace and to the families of those fallen Firefighters may God give you strength and courage to endure the days ahead. The Firefighters Prayer When I am called to duty, God Whenever flames may rage, Give me strength to save some life, Whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child, Before it is to 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 ever neighbor, And protect his property. And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life, Please bless, with your protecting hand, My children and my wife. AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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My husband is a lieutenant with the Myrtle Grove Volunteer Fire Department in Wilmington, North Carolina. As the wife of a firefighter, I know the true tragedy of what lies behind a fire. Our hearts go out to the families and the fire departments of these fallen 'heroes'. Our prayers are with you. May God be with each and every family, and He will give you the strength to get through this tragedy. God bless all of you.

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My husband used to be a firefighter, near Charleston, and he left the department not long ago to return to school. He loved the men and women he worked with and they all have a bond that is unlike any other. Our deepest sympathies are with the families, friends and fellow firefighters of these brave men. This is a profoundly sad loss for Charleston.

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From all of us with the Erie Fire Department in Pennsylvania, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these brave men. May God give the department and city strength through this difficult time.

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I am the wife of a Laurens South Carolina Firefighter and my heart and prays go out to the families of, and the fellow firefighters that worked with the 9 that lost thier lives. God bless you and be with you for the strength you will need to get through the day ahead.

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From the Fourth District Volunteer Fire Department in Jetson Kentucky. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in Charlston. God Bless You!!!

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

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From all the staff and students of Fire ETC. in Alberta. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the firefighters and their familys.

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I'm an explorer at Hope Mills Fire Department. To the stations that lost there brothers on behalf of everyone at Hope Mills Fire Department in NC I send condolence . I know we have never gone throw the major lose you have felt today but No matter how far we are from Charleston, SC. We feel like we are there. I might have not known the men that lost there lives but I feel like I have lost 9 brothers. Firefighting brings everyone together through out the nation as a family. So from a sister I'm very sorry for your lost .Remember that all the fire departments across the nation are here for you Charleston. Lord, Protect our fire fighters: keep them safe each day and night. Give them courage & Strength in each rescue & fire they fight RIP To those who lost there lives on 6/19/07

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From Local 624 and all the 1500 firefighters in San Antonio,Tx. our condolences go out to the citizens, the families and fellow firefighters who are enduring the pain of such a great loss. Stay strong my brothers and sisters for ours is a pact that can never be broken.

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Today is a Sad Day for the City of Charleston Firefighters and the Great lost of our 9 Brothers. This day God open his hands and put our Brother firefighters to rest with him. My Prayers are with there Family's and the Kids. Local-2424

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From Creede, Colorado and a wife of a volunteer fireman; My heart and sympathies today are with the many lives affected by the ultimate sacrifice of these brave firefighters.

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I just want to express my deepest sympathy to all the families of the firefighters who lost their lives today. I used to work in administration at our local fire department and I know how much love and dedication they have for their families, community, and fellow firefighters. Let the prayers from all of us out here, keep you strong as you mourn.

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As a 911 dispatcher, I know the feelings of fear and apprehension we feel as we hear the Battalion Chief yelling at the firefighters to back out of a burning building due to imminent collapse or other dangers. My heart broke as I read the article this morning and I am so sorry for the devastating loss that Charleston has suffered. My family and I will definitely step up and make a donation to help those families struck by this tragedy. Those men are heroes and deserve high honors.

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The Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters, Ottawa, Canada are praying for all members of the Charleston Department and thier families during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Our hearts go out to our fallen heros in Charleston. Tiverton Fire Dept

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I want to let you my brothers and sisters know in Charleston that they are in my prayers. God is in control of all things. We do not understand His ways because they are not our own. But look to Him for your strength. I was in the fire service for twelve years and had to leave due to health issues but I am still in the family and today I mourn with you.

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My heart just breaks for these nine" ANGELS ON A RED TRUCK",who paid the ultimate price !!WE CAN NEVER PAY A FIREMAN,OR POLICEMAN THIER TRUE WORTH!! MAY ANGELS SPEED YOU TO YOUR REWARD BRAVE WARRIORS..YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTON!!! Don't forget thier comrades>

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I just wanted to say that I am deeply sorry for the loss that the Charleston Fire Department and the City of Charleston is feeling. To the families of the victims, I have been married to a Firefigher in CT for almost 7 years and have never had the feel the pain you must be feeling now. You are in my husband's and mine thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time. Words can only do so much but you know as well as I do you have a nation to support you, the fire family is large and always there when you need them. God bless all of you.

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Yesterday in a local paper there was a quote from an Associated Press reporter on the terrible fire. The headline read ""To lose 9 is just a tragedy." It should have read, "To lose one is a tragedy...." Obviously myself and I would guess many other Americans offer their thoughts and prayers to the families, loved ones, and fellow firefighters. Dr. Lewis Turchi Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Firefighters Prayer When I am called to duty, God Wherever flames may rage Give me the strength to save 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 neighbor And to protect their property And if according to your will I have to lose my life Please bless with your protecting hand My children and my wife Author Anonymous Please publish in Friday's newspaper

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Rest now my fallen brother Lay soft your suffering back Rest well and forever Your memory shall not lack Rest your tired hands Wipe clean your weary brow Rest with St. Florian Your spirit now endowed Rest here your breaking heart We know you gave your all Rest easy, you've done your part You've answered your last call Rest knowing that in god we sought Oh lord, watch over another who just fell Rest assured your troubled thought As we ring the final bell.

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From the employees of the Thomson Fire Department Thomson, GA. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of the fallen. They are the true American heros. May the lesson of this tragedy prevent this from being repeated.

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i was right behind all of this and i was the one who told the whole neighboehood about this tragic event i just pray for all of those brave firefighters who lost their lives in the fire. i also pray for the families who have to suffer from the lose of the ones they love.

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