Our Southern Illinois community suffered a tragedy this past weekend. A young man Corey Shaw, only 22, and a volunteer fireman, was killed while trying to extinguish a very large fire on the square of a neighboring town.
That fire destroyed 2 historic buildings but more importantly it took the life of a good man who was doing what he thought was right by serving his community. He leaves behind a grieving family, his wife and a young daughter.
Please keep his family in your prayers this week.
Clark
Thats is so sad and terrible.Prayers sent. :jesus-cross: :jesus-cross:
Prayers said. My heart aches for him and his family. May he rest in peace.. :bible:
Sorry to hear of this tragedy :jesus-cross:
RIP COREY :jesus-cross:
Prayers sent from Va. :jesus-cross:
Quote from: OLE RASPY on June 20, 2011, 12:20:56 PM
Thats is so sad and terrible.Prayers sent. :jesus-cross: :jesus-cross:
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Thats really sad. Me being a junior firefighter myself, I cant go into the actual fires yet, but ive seen soem really bad stuff, including my best friend getting severe burns on his left arm. All I can do is watch. Prayers sent to his family :cross2: :cross2:
Prayers for the family of this brave young man,as well as Corey. :cross2: :cross2: :cross2:
Prayers sent from Chester, IL
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Prayers sent
Prayers sent, Clark.
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So sad especially being that young. We lost a firefighter here in Indy last week as well.
RIP :bible: :cross2:
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Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. This was a terrible loss that is felt throughout the entire Southern Illinois Community.
This is a large area, geographically but we don't really have a lot of people living here. When something like this happens, we feel it.
Thanks again,
Clark
Thats sad to hear, Prayers sent :jesus-cross: :jesus-cross:
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Prayers sent from Sta 1 Firehouse. St Lucie County
Thoughts and Prayers go to my fellow brother's family members. Remember he is now one of gods firefighter's. He gave the ultimate sacrifice god speed brother. :jesus-cross: :jesus-cross: :jesus-cross:
Its always sad to hear of a firefighter being burned or making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. :(
Down here in Florida we just lost 2 Division of Forestry firefighters who got burned over at a brush fire. Prayers are sent from a fellow firefighter. :firefighter: :cross2:
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Rest In Peace Brother
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The Firefighter's Prayer
When I'm called to duty God
wherever flames may rage
give me strength to save a life
whatever be its age
Help me to embrace a little child
before it is too late
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert
to hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me
to guard my neighbor and
protect his property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
Gone But Never Forgotten,
Prayers sent from Huntland 525