Take A Moment

[Firefighter4Cy]

I know everyone is busy gearing up for the game, tailgating, etc. But take a moment today to remember the 343 FDNY guys that were lost on 9-11. They won't be tailgating, barbecuing with family and watching football. They made the ultimate sacrifice without so much as a second thought. They are heroes that put their safety on the line to save countless people that they didn't even know. As the years go by I hope people don't forget that day.

So take a quick second today to say thank you to those brave men and women. They are heroes and deserve to be remembered as such.

 

[ISUcyclones11]

Thanks to all Paramedics/Police/Firefighters on 9/11.

On a different note, this was the first year I didn't even realize that this was coming up. It wasn't until a FB post last night reminded me. Always good to remember those who were lost.

 

[Firefighter4Cy]

And not just the ones on that day, but also those that have been fighting overseas ever since.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

It was one of the first things I thought of this morning.

All gave some; some gave all...

 

[Firefighter4Cy]

Here is what happened at the Metro stations today:

[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]PLAN OF EVENTS FOR 09/11:[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,serif] [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]0855 Hours[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· Apparatus roll out of bays, parking on the front slab where practical.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· All available Fire Department personnel will assemble at attention in front of the individual Station flagpole (or central location in front of the Station).[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· When assembled, maintain silence. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]0858 Hours (Time of World Trade Center South Tower Collapse)[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· Dispatch will announce “All Stations, Remembrance - South Tower Collapse”.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· An Engine/Ladder from each Station will sound an air horn for a 3 second count.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· All personnel will maintain one minute of complete silence.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]0859-0925 Hours [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· Resume Regular Duties (If appropriate, apparatus can remain outside).[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]0925 Hours[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· Apparatus roll out of bays, parking on the front slab where practical.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· All available Fire Department personnel will assemble at attention in front of the individual Station flagpole (or central location in front of the Station).[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· When assembled, maintain silence. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]0928 Hours (Time of World Trade Center North Tower Collapse)[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· Dispatch will announce “All Stations, Remembrance - North Tower Collapse”[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· An Engine/Ladder from each Station will sound an air horn for a 3 second count.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· All personnel will maintain one minute of complete silence.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Calibri,sans-serif][FONT=Times New Roman,serif]· Return to regular activities.[/FONT][/FONT]

 

[cmjh10]

My dad and sister are volunteer fire fighters back home. So this hits a little closer to home this year.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Good thread firefighter. As well as all the emergency crews - paramedic, police fire departments, never forget the innocent people that were just going about they're normal business whether that be working in the towers or Pentagon, and those who were just on a flight.


I went on youtube today to listen to a song that I've loved since I was a child. Think today is appropriate to post it here.


[video=youtube;yH61hFsma24]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH61hFsma24[/video]