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Creative Challange: Global Warming Extra Photo

jmthornsberry (Premium member) > albums > CREATIVE CHALLENGE ALBUM #2

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My son was the last US Forest Service Fire Fighter to escape through the wall of flash flames that blew up through the valley by running beside his crew truck through fire that was all around them. The flames went hundreds of feet into the air at unbelievable speed through the dry and hot forest. My son said it sounded like he was next to a jumbo jet plane engine. He was a bit scorched but not badly injured, thank God. Other crews and 2 rescued campers trapped inside the flames had to take shelter under individual Forest Service fire tents, with one brave fire fighter hero sharing her tent with the two campers. Most were injured and four were killed under their tents. God bless them all. - This marker is a beautiful tribute created for the four fire fighters who lost their lives that day. On the momument on both sides of the plaque are metal photo plates of each person who died. My son could have easily been one of them and my heart breaks for each of their families who love and miss them more than any plaque can portray. The experience changed my son's life. He had planned a career in the Forest Service but he left and went back to college for a career in the medical field. He never talks about that day, but I know it is engraved in his mind forever. Blessings, Judy

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  • and global warmong is my number one issue. even tho healthcare should be..i have none. and need it. but global warming affects the whole earth. ighoring it won't make it go away. wish al gore was running i would like him to get a second chance. he won the frist election anyway.

    said photo of gingyjaye gingyjaye 11 months 2 days ago

  • An excellent marker and it tells a huge story. Six years ago, when this event occurred, We had barely heard of the term 'global warming'. Top scientists around the world were talking about another ice age on the horizon.

    said photo of bearfolk bearfolk 2007.06.13 at 04:47:22 PDT

  • Judy - another incredible story of events in your life. Thank you for reminding us how precious each day is! Na Zdrowie, Kathy

    said photo of wikiwords wikiwords 2007.06.12 at 19:52:05 PDT

  • Terrifying! God bless all Firefighters.

    said photo of vratsab vratsab 2007.06.11 at 07:01:40 PDT

  • A very emotional piece, both your writing and the photo. I am sitting here with a lone tear trickling down my left cheek. The Firefighters are so brave and what a wonderful job they do. You son has still chosen to help people and that is so commendable.

    said photo of 121shebs 121shebs 2007.06.11 at 04:16:39 PDT

  • you have experienced much with your family. Hope good times are there now, for you and your family. Liefs Sissy

    said photo of keizerin keizerin 2007.06.08 at 23:59:59 PDT

  • Totally amazing! The 3 previous shots depict a terrifying experience for your son and the other fire fighters. Good luck. So happy to have you for a friend. Gordon

    said photo of quacoboy quacoboy 2007.06.07 at 05:41:53 PDT

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