The Florida Writer      

   A Tribute to America's Bravest 

   Men and Women ...Firefighters!

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Click on the link below to listen to a tribute to 9/11. Song entitled "United We'll Stand." It tells the story of 9/11 and is an encouragement and inspiration to all Americans! It also has a special mention about our brave firemen.

"United We Stand," by Patrica Welch

• 'Never Forget' (9-11 song written by Firefighter; IAFF Local 1951)   The song 'Never Forget', performed by Laurie Broadway and the 32-piece Pete Moore Orchestra, was written by a professional firefighter during the week of 9-11-01. In remembrance of 9-11, the song and lyrics are currently available online at www.ryanmusic.com as a free download during the month of September.
• 11/18/01 - 48 Hours of Reflection in Manhattan
  
  - Despite postponed service, several thousand firefighters make their way to pay respects.
• America
  
  - A personal website dedicated to those lost and affected by the attacks of 911...now containing around 40 pages and 1000 images. Most pages have optional music.
• CHAMPLAIN VALLEY K-9 SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT
  
  - We are a non profit K9 search and rescue team specialized with the working dog and support personnel to search for and rescue lost or missing persons within a hundred-mile radius of Keeseville, New York, which borders the state of Vermont and Canada. As an active K9 team we are specifically trained to assist with land and water searches, as well as natural or man made disasters in which people may be trapped or missing.
• Dedication
  
  - A story of New Jersey EMS response to lower Manhattan on Sept. 12, 2001

• FDNY Funeral and Memorial Calendar

• FDNY Official Home Page

• Fire Bracelets
  
  - In conjunction with the non-profit 9-1-1 Foundation, volunteers are selling bright red metallic bracelets with an image of an authentic New York fire helmet and the words, "IN MEMORY OF OUR HEROES WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH 9-11-01 FDNY.
• Fire Photos by Eric Graham
  
  - Fire and EMS photos from St. Charles County, MO and surrounding areas

• Firehouse.com's Full Coverage

• International Association of Fire Fighters

• Long View Fire Department
  
  - Long View Fire Department! Located in the western Piedmont region of North Carolina, we provide fire protection services for approximately 6,000 people in a 6.5 square mile area which includes the Town of Long View as well as a small portion of non-municipal territory in Catawba County. Our current ISO rating is 4 in the municipal district and 9 in the county areas.

• Shanksville Volunteer Fire Company
  
  - First due station to the crash of United Flight 93 on 9-11-01.Come visit our web site for more!

• UFA Local 94 - New York

• Uniformed Fire Officer's Association
  

As a retired Firefighter, I will always have a special place in my heart for all my fellow Firefighters.

Enjoy this page and while doing so, say a special prayer for the angels among us...The Firefighters.

Never forget 9/11. Click on the site called "America," in the middle links section and listen to the audio. It really is something we should never forget, because it could happen again.

Fact - 343 Firefighters lost their lives in one day.