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Angels have long been believed to possess the power to protect, console and heal, especially during difficult times. This particular image of the Firefighters Angel was chosen for its inspiring beauty, strength and courage, qualities that characterize firefighters everywhere who risk their lives help others.
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South Carolina Lt. Collapses At Scene
A Chesterfield Fire Department firefighter in South Carolina collapsed at a fire scene and died of the heart attack later at the Chesterfield General Hospital Thursday, April 22.
Lt. Bruce Rogers, 56, was moving toward the pumper at the scene of a multi-alarm fire that destroyed the town community center, when he collapsed. Paramedics on the scene worked on Rogers and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounce dead, according to Chaplain and Firefighter Phillip Caulder.
Lt. Rogers, a 28-year veteran, was currently the secretary of the department. He worked for Crown Cork and Seal, but had originally moved to Chesterfield to teach after graduating from college. He was a deacon in the Chesterfield Baptist Church. He leaves behind his wife Kathy and adult son Paul. |
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Attendees at the New York State Fire Chiefs convention sign Bruce's Banner.
Hundreds of NYS Fire Chiefs took time to honor their lost brother, Lt. Bruce Rogers, by signing the Firefighters Angel to be presented to his family and firehouse. |
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