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I saw a sea of patches from all over the country and Canada today.
Thank you Brothers!
Thank you Brothers!
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Two things that stood out to me so much as I thought I would share them with you all.
His sister stood up and gave a ulegy(spelling?) after the Mayer of NYC and The commisoner, and she talked about his life his loves of being a fireman and his personality. But she ended the speach with a simple line that embodies who and what a firefigher is.
(not exact something like this) That morning as Mike got off the rig and entered the burning structure I am sure he did so with excitement and there was no place he would rather be than fighting that fire on that day.
After his sister spoke his dad took the podeum to deliver his ulegy and simply recited this poem!! And sat back down!!
"Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die." (Unknown Author)
A fitting send off for the way Reilly lived his life!
As E229Lt stated there were alot of patches from all over who came to see FF Reilly off. True testamint to the brotherhood."Far better it is to dare mighty things than to take rank with the poor timid spirits, who know neither victory nor defeat." FDR -
The sisters, and his Capts. eulogy really hit home, actually hearing what he was like from someone who knew him, not hearing second hand info.
I wish I could attend tomorrows services, but I work.
Give the Lt. a strong showing tomorrow Brothers!AJ, MICP, FireMedic
Member, IACOJ.
FTM-PTB-EGH-DTRT-RFB-KTF
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Originally posted by E229Lt
same here.....ALL GAVE SOME BUT SOME GAVE ALL
NEVER FORGET 9-11-01
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CAPT. Frank Callahan Ladder 35 *
LT. John Ginley Engine 40
FF. Bruce Gary Engine 40
FF. Jimmy Giberson Ladder 35
FF. Michael Otten Ladder 35 *
FF. Steve Mercado Engine 40 *
FF. Kevin Bracken Engine 40 *
FF. Vincent Morello Ladder 35
FF. Michael Roberts Ladder 35 *
FF. Michael Lynch Engine 40
FF. Michael Dauria Engine 40
Charleston 9
"If my job was easy a cop would be doing it."
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It was very touching and It was an honor to stand in that line yesterday.
I saw brothers from DC, NC, CT, RI, Boston & Worchester MA, Montreal Cananda and many departments from NY.
RIP
BrotherFortune does not change men; it unmasks them.
The grass ain't greener, the wine ain't sweeter!! Either side of the hill.
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