Tragedy makes us stop and say thanks to local fire fighters

By Staff
Unless one of our FCT employees is strangled by a crazed, angry reader (don't laugh; we're sure someone at some point has considered doing it), it is highly unlikely that any of us will lose our lives while just doing our jobs. Journalists who work for bigger media outlets, in Iraq for example, certainly face that danger, but not us, usually.
However, there are those among us that do risk their lives every day they go out to do their jobs. Firemen and police never know what they will face from call to call.
In Moulton last week, that reality was all too painfully demonstrated when two firemen died while putting out &#8220hot spots” in a warehouse fire. The worst of the fire was over, but a wall collapsed on the two men while they were nearing the end of their task.
All of us were touched by the media coverage of the funerals this weekend, including the accounts of the haunting &#8220last calls” issued over the county's 911 radios during the graveside services and the solemn honor guards that were present for the services.
Local firefighters went to honor their fallen comrades this weekend, taking part in the funeral procession and funeral services.
Being a tight-knit group, Moulton's loss was felt by Franklin County firefighters as well.
The tragic loss in Lawrence County makes us realize the bravery firefighters and policemen possess. These folks face harm and danger every day, just doing what they do. And they do it just to serve their community.
We don't stop often enough to say thanks. Today, we're doing just that.