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Since i was 16 years old i have been a Volunteer Fireman and have always looked up to the Fireman and Paramedics of the FDNY. To the firefighting world in NEPA, FDNY was a the best fire department hands down in the United States. TRhe bravery that had been shown prior to 9/11 was already a major part of FDNY History and once again on 9/11 FDNY proved why they are the best. From that point on everytime I found myself responding to a fire call I thought of my 343 Brothers who never came back from the WTC Incident. There scarifice makes me feel privleged to be even called a fireman by my peers and makes my fight harder for the cuase we as fireman and other emergency workers(EMS and PD) strive for everyday.

On September 11th, 2001, my day started like any other day. Graduating from High school in June, i was still adjusting to my new work schedule and espcially getting up at 6 a.m. to be on time. I was employed at The Community Medical Center,a Level 2 Trauma Center in Northeast Pennsyalvania about two hours away from New York City. When i arrived at work that morning it was depressing to have to work inside and not be outiside enjoying the last bit of summer. I was the only Orderly on shift that morning and surpisingly i was having a wonderful day with only two or three tasks for me to completer until about 8:30 when the first transport for the Catherization lab came in. I Made my way to the Cath Lab on the Seconjd floor of the facility and was greated by my co-workers preparing for the first procedures of the day. As i was preparing a cot in the corner of the room, my day dreaming was interupted by the gasp of one of the Nurses stating she couldn't believe what was happeneing. Being a inquisitve 18 yr old i had to see for myself. I walked over to the small Tv that people had been watching and was automaticlly speechless. The view of thick black smoke billowing from the Trade Towers was UN-EXPLAINABLE!

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2003-09-09