I found out a little earlier that one of the firemen killed was a guy from the neighborhood, Tim Stackpole.

Tim was severely injured in a fire a few years ago, and was hospitalized, recovering for over a year. He could have retired with a disability pension, but he wanted to get back to work doing what he loved - helping people.

He started working again this past spring, and now he's gone.

My sympathies are with his wife, Tara, and their five kids.

[ September 12, 2001: Message edited by: SC ]