On this date six years ago, firemen from all over New York City rushed into the jaws of two smoking buildings hoping to save the lives of those injured when two planes crashed in the Twin Towers.
When those towers collapsed, 343 firefighters and paramedics lost their lives. They were rushing in while others rushed out.
Whatever you may think about the attacks on the World Trade Center, the heroics of these fine men and women cannot be disputed. They gave their lives so that others may live.
Firemen do not just do a job - this is their life, their very soul, even.
They could no more not go into a burning building than you or I could not hum a tune when we're feeling happy. It is their makeup to sacrifice.
I make sure I tell my husband, a professional fireman, "I love you" every day.
Because you just never know.
Thank you, firefighters and paramedics, for being there, day after day, to ensure the safety of strangers.
Your gift to humanity is indeed great.
I didn't realise! They were talking about 9/11 on the news and they showed Farenheit 9/11 on tv... and I never cottoned on. That's bad. Thanks for the post - a timely reminder.
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