Take a Moment to remember the Charleston 9
Captain William “Billy” Hutchinson
Captain Mike Benke
Captain Louis Mulkey
Engineer Mark Kelsey
Engineer Bradford “Brad” Baity
Assistant Engineer Michael “Frenchie” French
Firefighter James “Earl” Allen Drayton
Firefighter Brandon Thompson
Firefighter Melvin Champaign
Rest in Peace Brothers.
Check the Charleston Post and Courier Newspaper for the solemn details.Â
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A Fallen Firefighters fund has been set up for the 9 who lost their lives. Please keep them in your prayers.
You can make a donation at any Bank of America Branch
or Mail it
City of Charleston Fireman’s Fund
c/o Bank of America
P.O. Box 304
Charleston, SC 29402
Thank you
Joseph Dunkle
Burton FD
Burton, SC
We miss you brothers, we will NEVER forget you…
Irmo Ladder 1
Irmo, SC
Even in Alaska your loss hits home. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and the 9 brave brothers.
PTB
EGH
From Lake County Fl. our prayers are with you all in Charlston. God Bless these brothers and their families.
For our brothers lost and those left behind in Charlston
An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
For our Brothers lost and those left behind
An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Charleston South Carolina Fire Department,
Allow us to lead this commiseration…
I have no ambition in the world but one… and that’s to be a fireman. The position may, on the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but those who know the work in which a fireman has to do, believe his is a noble calling.
Our proudest moment is to save lives. Even under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring…EVEN SUPREME SACRIFICE!
Edward F. Crocker
Chief of Department
FDNY
Our brethren in Charleston deserve such accolades amongst our profession. It’s within these words paraphrased above that such valor should never be forgotten! We, the brethren of Seminole County Fire Department and Vententersearch.com, lament the loss of your Charleston brothers.
We yearn for the angels of God to be with you, your families, and colleagues. May we leave you with this passage written by William Shakespeare – “From this day to the end of the world; we in it shall be remembered…we lucky few! We band of brothersâ€
Darrell
thanks guys it all helps
Those of us who go on to fight will never forget those who have lost the fight. Myself and my departments thoughts and prayers go out to the families left behind. “So that other may live……”
Lt. Rick LaDell
Indian Harbour Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
I wrote this years ago and never shared it with anyone. When I saw the faces of the families on Friday I felt such pain such loss. I dedicate this to them.
To the Nine.
I do not ask who calls me out or who bellows in time of need.
I do not ask who owns this house nor will this fire get me.
To hell and back I do my job I lay my water down heavy.
With axe and hose and long pike pole I fight the animal so bravely.
Many have died a fiery death
Hundreds braver than me.
They walked the line and sometime died.
So another sunrise you may see.
Rest in peace brothers
AJ Isaacs/WPFD
To our fallen Brothers,
JOB WELL DONE! Rest in Peace.
To the family’s both related and at the FD. May God rest his conforting hands upon you. Out prayers are with you.
Brothers at Squad 1
Downers Grove IL. Fire Dept.
Our heads are bowed for the 9 brave brothers that so graciously gave their life for someone else..
Station 1
Tazewell County Fire Rescue
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and firefighters of the Charleston Fire Department. Even though our nine brothers have kept their appointment with Saint Peter at the Gates of Heaven, their memory will live on forever.
Fallen
Rest now my fallen brother
Lay soft your suffering back
Rest well and forever
Your memory shall not lack
Rest your tired hands
Wipe clean your weary brow
Rest with St. Florian
Your spirit now endowed
Rest here your breaking heart
We know you gave your all
Rest easy, you’ve done your part
You’ve answered your last call
Rest knowing that in god we sought
Oh lord, watch over another who just fell
Rest assured your troubled thought
As we ring the final bell.
-JR
Killeen FD, Killeen Texas
GOD SPEED Brothers
Rest in Peace “Charleston 9” brothers!!! Job well done!! To the Charleston Fire Department and families of the Charleston 9 you are in our thoughts and prayers you will never be forgotten.
BB Engine 8
Bradley County Fire Rescue, Cleveland Tennessee