A Moment Of Silence, 7:00 PM 6/19

[Emmet]

Captain William Hutchinson

Captain Mike Benke

Captain Louis Mulkey

Engineer Mark Kelsey

Engineer Bradford Baity

Assistant engineer Michael French

Firefighter James Drayton

Firefighter Brandon Thompson

Firefighter Melven Champaign

Charleston, 18 June 2007

[ArizonaAmy9]

Thanks for the post Emmet. This was a huge loss to this community and so utterly sad. I know that this is the risk they all take when they become fire-fighters but gosh...it almost leaves one at a loss for words...

My prayers to their families and the community.

[TandVh]

These brave men can't be heralded enough. Without these warriors, our lives would be more insecure and vulnerable.
Everyday life tends to overwhelm us enough to make it difficult to fully appreciate these fearless men untill something like this happens.
I feel quilty for not keeping them in prayer untill these tragedies occur, however, recognition of bravery and selfless action is the best I can do- and i do so wholeheartedly.

Tapadh leat!

tandvh