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Old 05-31-2013, 04:02 PM
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A bad day in Houston....

.... we lost 4 firefighters in a 5 alarm blaze. 5 others were injured.

"Four Houston firefighters died Friday while battling a 5-alarm blaze in a motel near the Southwest Freeway at Hillcroft. The bodies of three were found in the rubble of the Southwest Inn motel. One apparently died at the hospital."
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Old 05-31-2013, 04:32 PM
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Wow, that's a real tragedy. I hate to hear when first responders are lost like this. What a shame.
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This is a tragedy...My son is a firefighter in Knoxville Tennessee and I am concerned about this sort of thing. They are a very special breed of men and thank God for them.

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sorry to hear about anyone who risks their life for others, only to give it.
they are heroes.
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That is horrible news. My father is a retired firefighter. God bless them and their families.

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Sad news indeed. It takes a special kind of bravery to face fire.My condolences to their families and loved ones.
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Old 06-01-2013, 01:21 PM
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Sadly, I've seen comments on other sites/forums that argue they should have all just backed out and let the place burn. The motel in question had a jaded reputation.... Being willing to risk your life for the safety of others has nothing to do with property or reputation. Those who would suggest otherwise know nothing of heroics.

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