9-19-08
-- Another of the traditions ... Quinn's Irish Pub in downtown Colorado
Springs. They are always up for the invasion of the firefighters from
all across North America.
This is one of my favorite things
during the events of the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial. They come
from everywhere to pay respects, place the names of their Fallen
comrades, family & friends on the Wall. It can't be dead serious
for the entire time ... that will come, the tears will follow.
For
now it is time to play loud enough that they are heard in Heaven and
their departed can rock the nights with them. The pipes & drums
fill the air, the earth feels like it shakes under their strong beats
and you feel it all the way to your heart.
Drinks are bought for
friends and glasses are raised with pride to pay respects to those who
are not their to drink with them. There is laughter, camaraderie &
in their own way; healing. Family members can be found among the
sharing, feeling once more the kinship of the fire service. It is a
wonderful thing to watch, even better to be allowed into the inner
sanctum of this ritual. And a heck of a lot of fun besides!
A
special note here. This entire event is hosted by Colorado Springs
Local 5. They do an AMAZING job!!! Every family member is treated so
specially, and everyone attending sees & feels all of the effort
put in by this Local. It is no doubt a tireless job, but one that
comes obviously from their collective hearts. A huuuuge salute to
every one of you who had a hand in making yet another year so
successful!
lj
Tags:IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial, Quinn's Irish Pub, Colorado Springs, Local 5
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