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appalachiablue

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5. A special man who was smart, generous, brave; much loved and respected.

Reply to sandensea (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 11, 2018, 08:58 PM

Jul 2018

Here's an exemplary man of courage and bravery, Joseph Pfeifer, the first fire chief to rush into the Twin Towers on 911 and the last to retire. He also lost his only brother in that disaster.

'Joseph Pfeifer spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor about what he remembers from that fateful day. "I actually saw the first plane aim for the building, and I knew I was going to the largest fire of my life," Pfeifer said. Pfeifer lost his only brother, Kevin, a fellow firefighter on that day...'
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/first-fire-chief-to-rush-into-twin-towers-on-9-11-becomes-last-to-retire/ar-AAzWKQZ?li=BBnb7Kz

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Parkland Students Who Survived Shooting File Federal Lawsuit [View all] appalachiablue Jul 2018 OP

This is yet another reason the GOPee is so anxious to take over the judiciary sandensea Jul 2018 #1

Indeed, strategically grooming potentials & staffing positions for some time.. appalachiablue Jul 2018 #3

Hear, hear. sandensea Jul 2018 #4

A special man who was smart, generous, brave; much loved and respected. appalachiablue Jul 2018 #5

Amazing story - thank you for sharing! sandensea Jul 2018 #6

Done. Justice for the terrible Parkland slaughter is what I want to see as well. appalachiablue Jul 2018 #7

AP, July 11, "Official: 911 Issues Delayed Response to School Massacre" appalachiablue Jul 2018 #10

The police have no legal obligation to protect you. X_Digger Jul 2018 #2

Geez! summer_in_TX Jul 2018 #8

Absolutely, and agree. appalachiablue Jul 2018 #9