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I don’t know the fallen firefighters or of those who were injured in today’s fire personally, but as a crime reporter for the Post I’m sure I’ve seen them while out at previous fire incidents. My thoughts and prayers are with their families during this trying time.
This is a tragic thing to happen, but things like these make us appreciate the ones that do the most for us. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen.
Dear God,
Have mercy on the souls of our comrades who have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duty and on the families who now mourn their loss.
The prayers of the brother and sister firefighters in Kitsap County Washington go out to all affected by this tragedy.
As a retired firefighter I am well aware of the dangers that go along with serving our communities. The loss of a fellow firefighter, friend, son,husband and father is always a tragedy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
My prayers and thoughts go out to each of these brave firefighters and their families. I served on the same department with three of these brave souls and know first hand that at any given time they are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect others without hesitation.
May God Bless you each and comfort your families
For all of today’s heroes, GOD BLESS YOU!
It is with heart felt sympathy that I extend my condolences to you for your brothers that fell in the line of duty today. My friends and I have been raising prayers all morning that a God build a hedge of safety around you all while you performed your job and strived to keep us safe. We continue to pray for comfort, strength & peace for you and the families of the firefighters who were lost today. We pray that you find some comfort in knowing that the Father carries them home. Peace and Love be with you!
If you don’t know Christ personally, call on him today, he’s always been there anyway!
I just wanted to say that each of these families affected by this tragedy, are in my prayers. May God give them the peace and strength they need.
With our deepest and sincerest condolences to the families of the fallin firefighters. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Team Chevrolet Family
My condolences to the families of the fallen firefighters, and wishes of recovery for those injured in the blaze from a firefighting brother.
I’m a Rowan County native who has moved away for graduate school, and was just heartbroken to see this news on CNN this afternoon. My prayers, and those of my church family here, will be with the souls of those who have fallen, the loved ones and dear friends they leave behind, and the brave firefighters who will soldier on even after this. Thank you for all that you do for us; we can never adequately thank you for your sacrifice.
God bless and be with these families during this time of pain and sorrow. Know that heaven received 2 new angels today to guard and protect us more than ever before. I pray your life is filled with the joy and wonder memories of your loved one!
With our deepest and sincerest condolences to the families of the fallin firefighters. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
As a fellow firefighter and Chaplain, I wish to express our condolences to the families of our fallen comrades. May the peace of God sustain you in this time of trouble and sorrow.
We continue to pray for the families of those lost in this tragedy and the many men and women who give of themselves to protect our communities, the friends they leave behind.
May God Bless each of you.
I AM A SALISBURY NATIVE , LIVE THEIR MOST OF MY LIFE , THIS IS SO SAD AN MY HERAT AN PRAUERS GO OUT THESE MEN WHO RISK THEIR LIVES, AN TO THE FAMILYS THAT HAS SO MUCH GRIEF, GOD BLESS AN WE WILL KEEP ALL IN OUR PRAYERS
My husband is a firefighter with the city and today we have lost family members as we are all part of one big family. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire department and the familys of the lost and injured. This has been a truly emotional day for all of us.
God be with them and embrace them with his love and comfort.
My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every fallen firefighter and their families. God bless each and every one of these brave firefighters and give there families strength and comfort .Also thanks to the many firefighters for the difficult jobs they do to keep our communities safe. May god bless each and every one of you.
I extend my deepest heartfelt condolences to the families of our fallen firefighters. I also pray for faith and endurance for their brother firefighters and for strength and faith to the injured as they heal. I feel their pain and shock as I lost my firefighter husband several years ago.
Our family, some of whom have had the opportunity to greet the friendly firemen on some of the numerous occasions we have stopped at the local Hess station for gas feel a great sense of loss for Salisbury, the community of fire fighters and their extended families.
This is a terrible tragedy and we offer our heartfelt prayers for everyone who has been touched by this.
God Bless
Christi, Hugo and family
My heart goes out for the fallen men. I pray for all the Firefighters brothers and sisters within that department. I do know how the families of these men feel as for my father a Fire Chief of Sierra City, California passed away just this past year in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers go out to their families. I don’t know these men but I am praying for these GREAT men who put their lives on the line everyday. As I tell my two young sons everyday that their grandfather was given firefighter wings to help God with any emergency. Please say a prayer for all firefighters today.
Helen Taylor
Daughter of a Fallen Hero
To The Families of The Fallen Heroes and Injured Heroes my thoughs and prayer are with you all. There is not much one can say at a time like this, it is so sad and so tragic and our hearts are so heavy for the loss of Our Heroes and for the Injured Heroes. Being a mom of a Firefighter this hits close to home. My prayer is that God will hold you close at this time and be ever so present to you all in the days weeks and months to come. Draw strength from each other and cherish the momories. God Bless
May your faith in God be your strength and support at this time. The community far and near share in your sorrow. Know that God is always in control. We do not know why but He knows. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of our true heros.
I was a firefighter for over 13 years in a Rowan County Volunteer Department and know the closeness of the brotherhood/sisterhood of firefighters, while I have been out for almost 10 years, I still feel it as strong today as I did back then.
My heart goes out to the families and the department members from which these guys belonged, my family and I will keep you in our prayers.
Its mostly a thank-less job and they do put their lives on the lines every day, from the City fire departments to the Volunteer ones, these people are a special breed and I have been honored to know and be a part of it.
Be safe guys.
A Texan wishes to express deepest condolences to he families of those who lost their lives.My prayers are with ya’ll
I am a mother of a Salisbury City Firefighter, and want to let the families of both the fallen heros and injured heros that our family is praying for you and your families. Today will effect the rest of all of our lives, but don’t let it change us. We all must stand behind all of our firefighter families and be with them in their time of need. God bless you all for what you do.
My heart goes out to the fallen firefighters and their families. I am anxious right now as I know some of the Salisbury firefighters and do not know who was killed. I started my career in the fire service with Salisbury in 1983 and have remained in the fire service since then. I have fond memories of the men I knew and can attest to their supreme dedication to their careers. My prayers are with them all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen brothers’ families in this terrible time. As part of the job we put our lives on the line every day and it is such a tradgedy that things like this must happen. We do not know these men that made the ultimate sacrifice but we know it could have been any one of us. We are so sorry for your loss, God bless you in your time of grief.
- Robersonville Fire Department
Martin County
may God give you strength and peace at this very difficult time.My prayers are with all the families.
Courage is an underappreciated word. The firefighters involved in the operations today bring great credit upon themselves and the fire service especially with the loss of two of the bravest.
The employees of James River Equipment, Salisbury John Deere dealership, join the community in expressing our condolences to the families of these two fallen firemen. May God wrap His loving arms around all those family members who are grieving at the suddeness and sadness of this tragedy. We want to express our admiration and appreciation to all those who responded with courage and bravery to this fire. We are keeping all involved in our prayers.
The Salisbury James River Equipment family
All of the firefighters are heroes everytime they go out on any call. My thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with all of the families and firefighters that lost their family members today.
As the wife of a firemen, I feel extremely saddened by this loss. These firefighters have a brotherhood that surpasses all others. They risk their lives everyday whether they are career firefighters who are paid who those who volunteer their services! While most folks are at home enjoying a meal, or a family get together without interruptions, these men and women leave the comforts of home at a moments notice to endure all sorts of weather and other situations to assist the needs of others.
We should thank these Heroes everyday for what they sacrifice for us, not just at a time of loss such as this.
I will be in prayer for the familys, friends and loved ones of these BRAVE men! God has new ANGELS in Heaven!! Look up and thank them for what they’ve done for us!
To all the famlies of the lost firefighters.. I am deeply sadden that we lost 2 of our brothers.. Our brother hood is very tight and serve well together .. I wish the families the best and i am sorry as I am a firefighter and military myself .. God bless each and every one of ya and the other firefighters on scene and around the counties that responded .. They will be well missed and always be heros to serve ..
As the wife of a firefighter, my heart aches for the families, friends and fellow brothers & sisters of the fallen firefighters. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
As a former firefighter ,I send my condolences to these fallen fire fighting brothers families & fellow fire fighters ! Whether we fought fires together or not -We are all family to one another ! When the alarm sounds & we leave the station for a fire-we never know what the outcome will be ! No two alarms end the same way ! My prayers go out to the families -friends & fellow fire fighters ! God bless all of the fire fighting brothers -not just the ones fighting the fire today - but all of our county firefighters -whether they be volunteers-or-paid ! They do there best to keep us safe & alive ! The courage they show is beyond belief ! Also my prayers go out to all of the fire fighters injured today ! & also to all of Rowan County firefighters for thier time -they put in to keep us safe !! God Bless !!
As a fomer Salisbury firefighter, 1973 and 1974, my deepest sympathy to the families of the fallen fire fighters and those injured. Frank Kinnier, Jr. - Deputy Fire Marshal - Chesterfield Fire & EMS - Chesterfield, va.
As a firefighter for over 13 yrs and former Chief for 3 yrs most of the general public aren’t aware of the dangers that face each of us in the Fire service as we get in the unit to make a call…it is so sad when one of our own makes the call to never return to home or family…my heartful thoughts and prayers are with the families and to the other firefigters also…it has been said before, but so true, there is a closeness with your fellow firefighters and you do become an extended family to each other…May God be with these families as they try to deal with this tragedy. May God comfort each of you as you try to make sense of your loss.
Barbra Scott
Anneta Vol. Fire District 792
Leitchfiled, Ky
The families of the fallen firefighters ,and we as a community have suffered a great loss today. My heart goes out to these families. As a fire ighter or law enforcement officer when you leave your family today your goal is to return tonight,but that does not always happen. Some give their lives helping protect others as these did today . Our confort comes in knowing that they gave their lives doing what they loved,and that we can see them again if we are ready when our time comes. My prayers are with these families. I am truely sorry for this great loss.
My son is a firefighter with Atwell Fire Dept–I thank God that he is ok, but my heart goes out to the families that have lost their loved ones and also to the ones who were injured. I pray that God will give these families the strength they will need to get through this very hard time. The best and only thing we all can do for them now is to offer our heartfelt prayers and support. May God Bless all our brave men and women who protect us each day.
My heart weeps for the loss of the firefighters and my prayers and condolences go out to their families and brothers in the fire service.
God Bless and thank you for your service to our community.
I don’t know either of the two brave young men who gave their lives for our city this morning, but I want to say that they were brave young hero’s and should never be forgotten. To their families ,their friends and all who knew them and loved them our prayers and loving thoughts go out to you.
Ann Spandel
My thoughts and prayers are with all the families involved. My heart goes out to the ones who lost loved ones today. Know thier dedication to our city and to each of us, we will always be greatful to them. They are true heros.
The Manley Family
I pray that God helps everyone of you in this time of need. Thank You to all the firefighters that go out of their way to protect the people.
To the families ,comrades and friends of these falling heroes,my family sends you our thoughts and prayers to you.We thank you for the daily sacifice that you give to protect everyone.God bless the families ,comrades and friends of these FALLING HEROES,and may GOD comfort all of you.
The men and women who fight our fires and risk their lives are heros in my eyes
They go to war every day for us to protect not only our lives but our homes & place of busnesses. We should think God every day for them and their families.
Now two have died and three were injured today. God bless them and their families for now and ever for their lost.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
The Woody’s
My prayers are with the families that have suffered a great loss today. May God be with these families as they will need comfort during this very difficult time. I want to think all firefighters for all that they do for us they are true heroes.
Firefighters have a very hard but worthwhile job. I want to extend my heartfelt condolescences to the families of the fallen firefighters. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Have faith in God and he will help you all deal with your loss.
I didn’t know either of the firefighters… I have a few friends from highschool in Rowan Co fire departments. However, I lost my brother recently, and the pain is still new after 7 months, I do understand the pain of loss very clearly… a close friend sent me this just after my brothers death, and somehow it helped me visualize life and death. The imagery in it is just beautiful. I thought it might help you with your struggle. God Bless your families, and just know that God has 2 brave angels at his side right now.
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and the sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says, “There, she is gone.”
“Gone where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear the load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, “There, she is gone.” There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!”
From a “retired firefighter” my condolences to the members of all departments and the families. A sadness fills my heart & soul when I heard this morning. I was the fifth generation fireman in my family, serving proudly for 29 years. I know the entire “brotherhood” of Fire Fighters from our Country will bring support and condolences to our fallen brothers families.
“FIREMAN”S PRAYER”
When I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child before it is too late
Or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor and protect his property.
And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life;
Please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife
We were deeply saddened at the loss of two of our local heroes who gave their
lives today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and the other firefighters .
To our family, God Bless you, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
FCFD.
Deepest sympathy to the families of these brave men. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine
Mansfield, Ohio
May you find strength and comfort in knowing the lord has just received two more angels. It is so hard to beleive this at first but in faith and time you will see this. Our prayers are with you! Your family members are so special and will be missed deeply, find comfort and love in each other and be strong!!!
kelly funderburk
This hit me hard. I was a volunteer firefighter for 4 years in MO. Once a brother, always a brother.
To the families, I hardly know what to say. May you feel the presence of God. Thank you for your sacrifice. I know that sounds trite but it’s all I know to say.
May God watch over the men that are still fighting, the men who were injured, and the families of the two lost firemen. Our prayers will be with all the families that are touched by todays tragedy. God bless
As the wife of an employee of Salisbury Lumber and Kronen Casework, my family wishes to express our condolences to the families and fellow firefighters of the brave men who lost their lives trying to save the company. May God be with you during your time of loss and greiving. Your loved owns were truely brave men. We are also praying for the rapid recovery of the men who were injured.
To the families of the fallen firefifghters:
Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. The firefightering community has suffered a tremedous loss. As a firefighter for 19 years, this my husband’s biggest concern - not coming home. As a wife of a firefighter, I know this is always the call you don’t ever want to receive - the fear that is in your heart when the phone rings as they are on a call. Your family members were and are truely heros. They will be missed deeply in your families, your comunity, and the family of firefighting. May God grant you the strength and comfort in dealing with your losses.
Jamie and Christy Hollowell
My condolence goes out to the family of the fallen firefighters and Dept it self. Lt. Kevin G. Hennessy
FDNY EMS FOC
To my brothers at Salisbury Fire Department, my heart and prayers go out to all of you right now. It was an honor to work at SFD. Justin and Vic will be missed and are true heros. My thoughts are with each of you and their families at this time.
Karen Bednarik
God bless the families of the fallen fire fighters and the entire SFD family.
The firefighter stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, you firefighter, how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?
The firefighter squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t
Because those of us who fight fire can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent, because the streets are awful tough
But, I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep…
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just to steep,
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here,
They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.
If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, it needn’t be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t I’ll understand.”
There was a silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod
As the firefighter waited quietly for the judgment of his God,
“Step forward now you firefighter, you’ve borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in Hell.
As a former resident of Rowan County I was heartbroken to learn of the loss of two Firefighters. As a former Firefighter and a retired Law Enforcement Officer I know first hand the dangers involved. I also know what it is to love the work. To the families I extend my sincere condolences. And I know God will take care of them and comfort them at this time. Do not forget, you have a very big family nation wide supporting you.
Brothers, Rest in Peace. You gave the ultimate sacrifice that only firemen undestand. May your families have comfort in knowing that you made the sacrifice while doing what you love most.
Family, we will be praying for you. You also gave the ultimate sacrifice.
May God Bless you through this tragedy.
A Brother
ECFR Engine 1819
God Bless the families
Rest in Peace Brothers
To the families of the fallen firefighters as well as the remaining firefighters and their families: May God be with you and bring comfort to your heavy hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mike & Wanda Webster
No words can express the loss we all feel.
Know my love, toughts and prayers are with you and with all the other heros every time I hear the sirens cry out for your help. God Bless you all.
Christine
(proud member) Ellis Fire Dept. Ladies Aux.
Salisbury N.C.
R.I.P Uncle Victor
I Cant Believe This..
We’ll All Miss You,And We Love You..
You’ll Always Be In Our Hearts<3
Our prayers for comfort to all the families involved and speedy recoveries for those injured. Please know all of you are in our prayers. Our thanks to all the firefighters for their service.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our fallen brothers. God Bless you and your families
As a former Locke firefighter, I send my deepest condolences to the fallen firefighters and their families. I also pray for the injured and their families that I once worked beside. I worked with Lisa Monroe, the mother of Justin Monroe, at Rowan Regional for six years and I watched Justin grow up and my prayers are with her. Even though my health problems took me away from the department, they were and still are a wonderful family to have and my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
God Bless you all.
Lynne Ledbetter
Former member of Locke
Rockwell, NC 28138
AS THE DAUGHTER, SISTER, AND AUNT OF PAST AND CURRENT BRAVE FIREFIGHTERS FROM SOUTH SALISBURY, SALISBURY, AND MILLER’S FERRY FIRE DEPARTMENTS, I WISH TO OFFER MY SINCERE AND HEARTFELT
CONDOLANCES TO THE MEN WHO WERE INJURED AND LOST THEIR LIVES
DOING A JOB THEY LOVED AND PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY. NOTHING GETS A FIREMAN’S HEART RACING LIKE THE WALE OF THE SIREN.
BE STRONG FAMILY MEMBERS–THEY WERE ANGELS ON EARTH TO SERVE.
We don’t always understand God’s plan for our lives-we simply have to trust him and know that he has a plan for all of us. You are in my prayers and i thank God for all fire fighters. police officers and military persons that are willing to give their lives to save others. May God be with you during this awful time.
My family & I extend our deepest sympathy for the fallen firefighters and their families. I would like to offer comfort and assistance in any way that is needed. My heart goes out to all of you, and I am deeply affected by this tragedy. We will keep you in our prayers. May God give you peace and the comfort that only He can give…
I AM DEEPLY SADDEN AT THE LOSS OF FELLOW FIRE FIGHTERS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THERE FAMILIES AS WELL AS THERE CO-WOKERS. I AM ON DUTY TODAY AT OUR FIRE STATION AND SAW WHAT HAD HAPPENED. HAVING FAMILY IN SALISBURY AND ALSO BEING FROM THAT AREA REALLY HITS HOME. BE STRONG AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
ROBERT S. KING II FIRE FIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
KILGORE FIRE DEPARTMENT
TEXAS
I just saw the news here in Cookeville, TN and learned the tragic news. God’s blessings to them and their families. I am reminded of the sacrifice of fireman
by the heading at the Memphis Firefighters Memorial. It states “The Bell Rang and We Answered” Below this quote is the names of their fallen firefighters.
How true of these men. They put aside their concerns and fears and selflessly
performed their duties in order to benefit their community. Here is a writing I acquired early in my career:
Dedicated to those that serve.
Firefighter Heaven
The firefighter stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass
Just as brightly as his brass
“Step forward now, you firefighter, how shall I deal with you?”
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The firefighter squared his shoulders and said
“No Lord, I guess I ain’t
Because those of us who fight fire can’t always be a saint
I’ve had to work most Sunday’s , and at times my talk was
rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But, I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep
Though I worked an awful lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear
And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here
They never wanted me around except to calm their fears
If you’ve got a place for me here Lord, It need not be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t I’ll understand.”
There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the firefighter waited quietly, for the judgement of his God,
“Step forward now you firefighter, you’ve born your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in hell.”
Amen
As I was going to work this morning there were about 5 fire trucks visible from Jake Alexander Blvd. The fire was the #1 topic at the Food Lion Corporate office today. This afternoon an email was sent out that the company is going to hold several events to raise money to donate to the familes and firefighters and to the Red Cross along with stickers for dress down day and many other events. I think it is great that a company steps in and helps the community in a time of need such as this. I want to send my prayers and thoughts to the fallen firefighters and the familes along with everyone that this disater has affected. May God Be With You
As a retired firefighter who will always be a firefighter at heart, my family and I send our condolences, not only to the families of those called Home today in Salisbury as a result of this fire, but also to the Salisbury Fire department and its members- my brothers. The Lord be with all of you. Our sincere and heartfelt prayers go out for you in your time of grief. They were so young and will be missed by everyone. They have gone on to be with their Father in Heaven and He is now the Comforter of your soul. Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Griffith and family, Louisville, Ms.
from our house to yours…..you will be missed “brothers” but your spirits will live on in our memories forever and may God be with your families through this time.
James Turner
Southwood Vol. Fire & Rescue
Kinston, NC
I am just so deeply saddened tonight for both families, but especially the family I know personally, Jim and Shelby Ferrell and Lisa Monroe (Justin’s grandparents and mom). Justin played with my oldest son, Frankie, and was always a good-hearted wonderful boy. I know his family was always so proud of him and we are all just in shock as to how this could happen. Thank God I know the family are very close-knit and have a strong and abiding faith in our Lord…I pray that Justin will send them some comfort from Heaven to let them know he is all right and with Jesus. May God bless your soul, Justin Monroe, and may God shower his mercy and love on the Ferrell and Monroe and Isler families.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of these fine men. We will not forget our fallen brothers!
I would like to send my prayers and love out to the families, of our fallen hero’s. I had a chance to get to meet Justin Monroe, he was an outstanding young man. When my nephew was killed in a car wreck this past summer, Justin was one of the first on the sene and tried to revive Sterling with all his might, and even though he could not, he prayed. Justin was a wonderful, christian young man. And I am very honored to have had a chance to met a hero. To the families of both of my hero’s, are prayers are with you.
I would like to send my prayers and love out to the families, of our fallen hero’s. I had a chance to get to meet Justin Monroe, he was an outstanding young man. When my nephew was killed in a car wreck this past summer, Justin was one of the first on the sene and tried to revive Sterling with all his might, and even though he could not, he prayed. Justin was a wonderful, christian young man. And I am very honored to have had a chance to met a hero. To the families of both of my hero’s, are prayers are with you. God is with you.
My condolences to the fallen brothers. This is the worst thing that anyone of us could face. We as a family know that we could face the ultimate sacrifice each day that we get onto our units to respond to calls. I’ve always been told that it takes a special person to do what we are trained to do. I know what the families of the fallen firefighters are going through as my wife lost her father to a tragic motor vehicle accident in July of 1994. He was a DMV Enforcement Officer that was struck and killed by a tractor trailer. Just remember to keep your heads up, and look to God in this desperate time of need. He may and in my opinion will be the only one to comfort you in this time. Once again my condolences for the fallen and I pray for the best outcome for the ones injured.
Chad La Turno
EMT-Paramedic Crew Chief
Cabarrus County EMS
I’m so sorry to hear about the lost of 2 fellow firefighters. My prayers goes out to the family and the other firefighters from sailsbury fire dept.
Firefighter
Spindale Fire Dept
Spindale NC
May God bless and keep the families of these two heros….You will be in my prayers!
Robin Prater
Lt./Emt-Johns Creek Fire & Rescue
Pikeville, Kentucky
God bless the families of al involved. Heal the broken families that have lost loved ones.
To those remaining fire fighters..simply…THANK YOU
Though I did not know the fallen firefighters personally, I have had the honor of knowing and working with many of the Salisbury Fire Dept while working with EMS. I no longer work for Rowan EMS but for a surrounding agency. My heart went out to everyone involved in todays tragedy, but mostly to the families of the fallen firefighters. As I watched while working today, I recieved many phone calls from my co workers and friends that knew I used to work there. Each and everyone of those persons that phoned me were sad beyond compare. It may have happened two counties away, but we all suffered a great loss today. We will be having a moment of silence at my church on Sunday in honor of the two men who gave their all today and who went home to walk with Jesus. From everyone at Catawba County EMS, our thoughts, hopes and prayers are with you all at the Salisbury Fire Dept. May the Lord be with you all during this time of healing and help you find the comfort and peace that you need to get through this heartfelt tragedy.
My prayers are with all the firefighters that risk there lives.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen heros today - May God be with you. I wish I had magic words of comfort but please know that so many many prayers are being said for all of you throughout this community!
Just a week ago I was honored to be in the presence of Chief Bob Parnell and members of the Salisbury Fire Department for a memorial service for my uncle, Retired SFD Captain M.L. Stone. The ringing of the fireman’s bell signaling the end of the firefighter’s tour of duty was a moment I’ll long remember. Sadly now that ceremony will soon be repeated. God bless you all!
I was Justin’s internship coordinator at NRHS when he first started an internship with the Salisbury Fire Department. What a fine young man. What a tragedy to have a life cut so short. My prayers are with his family and with the other families that have suffered loss or injury. May God bless you and comfort you. They will be missed.
I personally knew Justin Monroe , we grow up together playing football , and baseball in his grandparents back yard with our friend JP . I remember he always talked about how he wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up . I remember he always said “while everybody else is running out of the fire , I’ll be running in”.Well his dream came true but sadly ended in tragedy,and I just wanted to tell his and the other firefighters family’s I’m sorry for their lose. May the lord be with you in your time of need.
Raymond Rogowski
Just a note to let all know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Salisbury FD, Town of Salisbury, and the family members of the firemen that have lost their lives and the ones in the hospitals at this time. May God be with you all and may you all find comfort in His presence and His loving, caring arms.
My heart felt condolences go out to the Salisbury Fire Department and the families of the two fallen firefighters.It’s a terrible loss to all firefighters when a brother falls.We all mourne when it happens.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The thoughts and prayers of all of us at the Benton (AR) Fire Department go out to the friends, families and brothers of these two brave men in their time of dispair. These two brave men will forever be in our hearts.
I didn’t know either of the firefighters who lost their lives today nor the ones that were injured, but I have sat here and cried reading the news and reading the emails. My heart goes out to the families, coworkers and friends of these brave men. So true, the comments about the brotherhood …… whether firefighters or law enforcement … we are brothers and sisters.
God bless all of those hurting tonight. You are in my prayers
Stay safe, my friends.
God Bless all the first responders who put it on the line each and every day for us. Prayers go out to the fallen.
Our love and prayers go out to the families of the fallen firefighters in todays tragic
fire. We pray that the Lord will carry you through this difficult walk and that you will find peace in his grace and mercy. We also want to acknowledge all those brave firefighters that put their lives on the line every day to save others and we are proud to have you serve in this county. Thank you and may God be with you now and always.
I am very fortunate to have to known these men. I’m not a firefighter but an EMT here in Rowan. I had the honor of working with these men on several occassions and will miss working with them. I will miss Vic’s stories and Justin’s enthusiasum. My thoughts and prayers go out the families.
Our prayers go out to our fallen brothers from the Franklin Township Fire Department. God Bless you and yours
Our condolences to the family and fellow fire fighters of our fallen brothers. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Vincennes, Indiana Fire Fighters Local 664
Thoughts and prayers from La Salle County, Illinois, are with Salisbury Fire Department, the families of the fallen firefighters and their firefighting family.
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS. AS I RODE BY THE PLANT EARLIER THIS MORNING, MY FRIEND AND I PRAYED THAT NO ONE WAS HURT. I WILL FOREVER KEEP EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS. IT MAY BE HARD ….BUT PLEASE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. ITS IN GOD’S HANDS NOW!!!!!! IT TAKES A HERO TO THE JOB OF A FIREMAN AND I HOPE ALL FIREMAN REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT THEY TRUELY ARE.
Words don’t seem enough to comfort you at a time like this. I pray you feel God’s love and allow Him to carry this heartache for you. Thank you for all you do for your County and our Families.
May He protect you –as you protect us …
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS. AS I RODE BY THE PLANT EARLIER THIS MORNING, MY FRIEND AND I PRAYED THAT NO ONE WAS HURT. I WILL FOREVER KEEP EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS. IT MAY BE HARD ….BUT PLEASE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. ITS IN GOD’S HANDS NOW!!!!!! IT TAKES A HERO TO DO THE JOB OF A FIREMAN AND I HOPE ALL FIREMEN REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT THEY TRUELY ARE.
When I first heard about this incident I was in the middle of a test and I heard a friend of mines talking about those brave firemen we lost this morning and it broke my heart I could not believe that nothing this serious could have happened to dedicated men like that it was so unreal it made me realize that life itself is not a game God bless all the men in this world who put their life on the line for us everyday!! And I pray every night that we never lose any other noble men in their lines of duty.
Although I never had the opportunity to meet either one of these heroes, I am deeply touched at the tragic ending to their lives. They are to be remembered forever as two people who gave their all…to save other lives. That is comparable to what Christ himself did for us. Please take comfort in the fact that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Your pain is enormous, overwhelming and not to be understood…please look to your Savior in this time of need. He is the great Comforter and will provide all your needs. He is proud of Victor and Justin’s hardwork and dedication. Tonight there is a celebration in the eternal Kingdom….the Lord is saying to them well done true and faithful servants! God Bless you all !!!!!!!!!!
Although I never had the opportunity to meet either one of these heroes, I am deeply touched at the tragic ending to their lives. They are to be remembered forever as two people who gave their all…to save other lives. That is comparable to what Christ himself did for us. Please take comfort in the fact that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Your pain is enormous, overwhelming and not to be understood…please look to your Savior in this time of need. He is the great Comforter and will provide all your needs. He is proud of Victor and Justin’s hardwork and dedication. Tonight there is a celebration in the eternal Kingdom….the Lord is saying to them well done true and faithful servants! God Bless you all !!!!!!!!!!
To the Salisbury Fire Department, The Isler Family and The Monroe Family:
On behalf of the The Jones Family, we wish to convey our deepest sympathy to you upon the death of Victor A. Isler and Justin Monroe.
We hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss.
James( former firefighter, paramedic and emergency nurse in Concord and Salisbury NC),
Amy ( former emergency nurse for Rowan Regional) ,
Lindsay and Molly
I want to tell the familes how sorry I am for you loss. I know this is going to be a hard time for the familes and friends. I will have you in my prayers. This is such a tragedy. All the firefighters are heroes. The two who lost there lives today are now in heaven looking down at us and smiling. May God Bless All Of You.
I didn’t know these two heroes personally, but I do know some of their friends and call the Piedmont-Triad area of North Carolina home, just as they did. My prayers go out to them, their families, those who are recovering from injuries, and the Salisbury Fire Department.
St. Florian’s Prayer
Dear God, Through the intercession of our patron, Saint Florian, have mercy on the souls of our comrades who have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duty, and on all who have gone before us after years of faithful discharge of their responsibilities which now rest on ourselves.
Give us Grace to prepare each day for our own summons to Thy tribunal of justice. Into Thy hands O Lord, I commend my spirit. Withersoever Thou callest me, I am ready to go.
Merciful Father of all men, save me from all bodily harm, if it be Thy will, but above all, help me to be loyal and true, respectful and honorable, obedient and valiant. Thus fortified by virtue, I shall have no fear, for I shall then belong to Thee and shall never be separated from Thee.
Amen.
As a firefighter’s wife, this is one of my greatest fears. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the fallen firefighters.
My love and prayers go out to the families of the fallen firefighters in today’s disastrous fire. It is my prayer that the Lord will be with you at this time and that you will find peace in his grace and mercy. I would also like to express heartfelt thanks to all those brave firefighters that put their lives on the line every day to save others. Thank you and may God be with you now and always. As is the case in most day to day lives, what you all do seems to go unnoticed and often appears to be under appreciated. Let me assure you this is not the case. All our men and women firefighters deserve the highest respect from each and everyone of us. To the families of the fallen firefighters may the knowledge that they are resting peacefully and are without pain in the home of our Lord give you some peace in your time of sorrow.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all….God will see you through this.
Prayers and thoughts are with the families of the ones lost and all of the firemen of Salisbury as you keep our friends and families safe. God Bless you all!
My husband works at Salisbury Millwork. Our hearts go out to the men who fought this fire today. God Bless the family and know that we are praying for peace to come over you.
In Honor
Brother when you weep for me
Remember that it was meant to be
Lay me down and when you leave
Remember I’ll be at your sleeve
In every dark and choking hall
I’ll be there as you slowly crawl
On every roof in driving snow
I’ll hold your coat and you will know
In cellars hot with searing heat
At windows where a gate you meet
In closets where young children hide
You know I’ll be there at your side
The house from which I now respond
Is overstaffed with heroes gone
Men who answered one last bell
Did the job and did it well
As firemen we understand
That death’s a card dealt in our hand
A card we hope we never play
But one we hold there anyway
That card is something we ignore
As we crawl across a weakened floor
For we know that we’re the only prayer
For anyone that might be there
So remember as you wipe your tears
The joy I knew throughout the years
As I did the job I loved to do
I pray that thought will see you through
Our prayers and thoughts are with the families of the fallen firefighters for their brave deeds. May God be with you and bless each one of their loved ones. Former residents of Rowan County. Durango, Colorada.
my heart goes out to the families of victor isler and justin monroe and the salisbury fire family. im from salisbury and now live in ga. i have been around the salisbury fire and rowan fire family for man years and know the closeness they men and women hold. we all lost 2 brothers today
you all are in my thoughts and prayers
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of the fallen firefighters. We send our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers to the families, friends, employees of the millwork and the firefighters. May God bless you all!
From a current F.F. for 5 yrs of service so far.
To the families ,comrades and friends of the falling bros, & ones that are injured. My family & friends sends you our thoughts and prayers to you. R.I.P Fallen bros! Hope a great recovery for the ones injured.
Let us remember these brave men who answered there last call.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the families of the falling firefighters.
I am retired (31 years fire service) and not active any more but I still feel the brotherhood of all our brave men and women in the fire service. May God be with each of you and comfort you as you mourn our great loss.
Words cannot express the sadness I feel today. My thoughts & prayers go out to the families and the firefighters that are dealing with this tragic loss. As an EMT/Firefighter, it weighs heavy on my heart. For the loved ones that were involved in this terrible, terrible loss, I can only hope that time and prayer will heal the broken hearts.
With much love & sympathy!!!
May God bless all those affected by the loss of these two fine men. My students today taught me about the power of prayer in the case of Mr. Barkley. May the familes who suffered such terrible losses know that these men were viewed as heroes by numerous young people. I personally pray that the peace of God which surpasses all understanding be yours today, forever, and always.
as i was sitting at the station listening to the radio traffic to my brother firefighters my my heart was droping to my feet i never thought i would ever have to hear any thing like this my thoughts and prayers are with the familys i am so sorry for your lost .
At this time we all question why God Why? But as a former fire fighter/ EMT and law enforcement officer, I must say that in my time in the services I beleive we all have a purpose. These two Brave heros will be dearly missed but they had served their purpose on this earth and God needed them for a bigger plan that none of us can see here. May God comfort each of you in the families, friends, bortherhood of fire service and EMS and remind each of you that life is precious and remind those that are served by each member that each person serves proudly and freely and with out regret or hesitation when the alarm goes off and that they will remember to say thank you when they see a member of any department in their daily lives. God Bless and Keep you all! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Rest in Peace Brothers. My deepest condolences and prayers are extended to the family members. Prayers are also with the brothers at the house.
As a mother of a firefigher in training, God bless you and keep you. My prayers are with you in this time of loss and I’m hurting along with you.
I dropped off flowers tonight, and not to the main station. I just put them where they needed to be.
My son is hurting over this loss, and I’m just keeping you and he and all of the families covered in prayer tonight.
Ds had the great joy of talking to Vic on Thursday and they became buddies from the get go. :) Ds had met him before joining the local FF training and they just had a great time talking waiting in line at the bank. Vic encouraged him to keep on with the training and that he was glad that DS was doing it.
Family and friends of Vic, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your brother and freind reached more people than you know. Some were only to get to know him for a very small amount of time. Some for a greater amount of time.
Know that Vic touched much more than you know in his ability to reach out to other people and make them feel like they were the first person he’s ever met. :)
DS will be attending the processional before the funeral and will be wirh his station house. We will be standing watch on the street on the way. We will be by your side, not in sight, but in prayer and in a silent tribute to your family. I wish there was more that I could do, but I can pray that you all have peace and comfort tonight in the middle of greiving. My prayer is for peace and comfort for you directly from God Himself in this time.
God bless you all,
My heart goes out to the families, comrades and friends of the fallen firefighters. I like to think that Justin Monroe and Victor Isler were greeted in Heaven by all the firefighters who walked this earth before them and the scores of people through the years whose lives, homes and property they helped to protect. My wish is that from this day forward, the sound of a siren will cause us to pause and say a prayer for the firefighters, paramedics/EMTs, rescue personnel and law enforcement officers and all those who love them.
For our own reasons, we do this because we love it, Fire Service or Emergency Medical Service, whether Career or Volunteer. This isnt a “just a paycheck job”, its what we live for. When one of our own anywhere in the world is hurt or falls to the monster, we all feel the pain. My sincerest sympathys go out to the Isler and Monroe familys, the Salisbury FD family, and to all our brothers and sisters in the fire service for their loss.
Sincerly,
G.H. Lang
FF/EMT-B
A Fireman’s Prayer
When I am called to duty, God, Whenever flames may rage;
Give me strength to save some life, Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child Before it is too late
Or save an older person From the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently To put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling And to give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor And protect his property.
And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife.
- Author Unknown
Just Another Day In EMS
I delivered a baby on the ambulance gurney;
I baptized a newborn whose life ended before it began.
I hugged a frightened child;
I was kissed by an intoxicated old man.
I held the hand of a teenage girl as she delivered a 3-pound baby;
I listened to the mournful squeak of a stretcher being wheeled to the morgue.
I gently stroked the fragile hand of a 102 year old woman;
I hesitated at the outreached hand of a 300 pound prisoner in handcuffs.
I trudged for 10 hours in my boots;
I had a teenager vomit on those same boots.
I rubbed the feverish body of a 14 year old cancer patient;
I cradled the ice-cold hand of a child hit by a car.
I was referred to as “an angel of mercy;”
I was called every four-letter word in the book.
I always see fear in people’s eyes;
I never see joy or relief.
I listened to a tormented voice pleading for the preservation of life;
I heard the threatening words of one bent on self-destruction.
I spoke with the girl who was hoping she had the flu, not a pregnancy;
I see innocent people hurt or killed by a drunk driver, and the drunk driver is never hurt.
I marveled at the genius of a cardiologist;
I saw a 12 year old boy who shot himself in the head, and the gun was still loaded at his feet.
I talked in circles with a schizophrenic person;
I was horrified at the battered body of a child whose parents were incapable of love.
I gazed at a horribly burned body;
I shuddered at a cold water drowning.
I see women beaten up by their spouses, but they never press charges;
I walk into houses and do CPR with family watching over my shoulder in tears.
I arrive at serious auto accidents, and the first words I hear are, “Am I going to die?;”
I find out hours later they did die.
I listen to the repeated question, “Why?” from a family devastated by death;
I search my soul for the answers to their question.
This is just another day in EMS.
—Derek Perry, EMT-I, Foothill Ambulance Co., Sacramento, CA
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousnesss
for his names sake.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the
shaddow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before
me
in the presence of mine
enemies.
You anoint my head with
oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy
will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house
of the Lord FOREVER
Our deepest symphathies.
With love my brothers
Greenville City South Caroina Fire Dept.
To the families and friends of my brothers and heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice doing their job- fighting to save life and property- My deepest prayers,respect and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. May God comfort and watch and keep you all.
God Bless our brothers-we will never forget 3-7-2008.
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not
PROTECT you…
My prayers go out to the families and friends of the 2 fallen firefighters that died in the Mill fire yesterday. As a new member of a local department, you sometimes don’t understand the brotherhood until you are in it. You feel the loss as you would a family member. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time.
WHAT IS A FIREMAN?
He’s the guy next door – a man’s man with the memory of a little boy.
He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger.
He’s a guy like you and me with warts and worries and unfulfilled dreams.
Yet he stands taller than most of us.
He’s a fireman.
He puts it all on the line when the bell rings.
A fireman is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.
He’s a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.
He’s a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control.
He’s responsive to a child’s laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again.
He’s a man who appreciates the simple pleasures of life - hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers – a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond feeling – the camaraderie of brave men - the divine peace and selfless service of a job well done in the name of all men.
He doesn’t wear buttons or wave flags or shout obscenities.
When he marches, it is to honor a fallen comrade.
He doesn’t preach the brotherhood of man.
He lives it.
To the families of our brothers who gave the ultimate sacrifice yesterday, Our thoughts a prayers will go with you. May God ease your pain and suffering, you will remain in our prayers.
Allen Cramer
Captain
Bluffton Fire Dept
Bluffton, South Carolina
Honor thy sevant who serves to protect the lives of others. To battle the blazes that threaten our way of life. Those who do not hesitate when called upon to do battle.
Our prayers are with your families. Now ride the blaze of glory home to the Father.
Rockingham, N.C.
ALL, GAVE SOME………..SOME GAVE ALL!
Sympathy, prayers, and thoughts go out the the families of the “fallen angels”, and their fire department family. May your bond of brotherly love, help you to deal with this pain in the days to come.
It takes “SPECIAL” people to do certain jobs. Rowan County is blessed with many special people. To those of you who put your lives on the line daily, to Rowan County, and all of NC, you are our GUARDIAN ANGELS and you are DEEPLY appreciated.
Please accept our condolences at this very tragic time. Families, firefighters, Fire Stations are all in our prayers. May God hold you close at this time.
And to our Local Heros:
Mocksville FIre Department
Mocksville Police Department
Davie County Sheriff’s Deptartment
Davie County EMS
Davie County Resue Squad
THANK YOU FOR PUTTING YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE DAILY, FOR THE CITIZENS OF DAVIE COUNTY!
My Thoughts and prayers go to The Families of the Fallen and to everyone affected in this terrible incident.Words can only express my deepest regrets, but only God can heal broken hearts and give the comfort that you need in a time like this. To the “RIT” teams and the firemen who went above and beyond the call of duty May God Bless you for all the effort you showed.
Our prayers go out to all the ones affected by this tragedy.
my deepest sympathy for the families and friends of these 2 fallen bros.may they rest in peace and sleep with angels.god bless you all.
To the members of the Salisbury Fire Department and the families, all of us here in Duplin County and the members of our Honor Guard send our best to you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you today and will be with you all in the days to come. Hold on to each other. Pray together. Stand together. And the strength, comfort, and peace of God will be with you. From Brother Firefighters in Wallace.
Sincere condolences to the families and brothers who bear the weight of this tragic loss from Niagara Falls Fire Dept. Local 714 & 3359. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Prayers to the families. God Bless all the firefighters for the job they do. RIP
My heart goes out to the families of those BRAVE firemen. may the strength from god surround you all in your time of sorrow. Lean on God to help you through this sad time. May god bless you . Thank you guys for what you do to protect us.
GOD BLESS YOU
As someone who grew up in a firefighter’s family, became one for 32 years, raising a son who hopes to embark into a career as one, and deal daily with my customers who are firefighters, it really hurts all of us when this happens. BUT, we keep the passion for it because of a fulfillment in life as “doing good for our fellow man”. We are the folks who are there for the community,day in and day out, taking little or no credit, making the sacrifices.. and without fanfare making the difference. Sadly, the only time there is celebration and fanfare is when someone gives it all.. God bless the families and friends who helped these two fulfill their dreams of making a difference and lets celebrate their transfers//
Barry Slagle, President
Slagle Fire Equipment Co.,
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying that God will give you the needed strength through the upcoming days.
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the fallen firefighters, their families, the Salisbury fire department, and firefighters around the world. These are the bravest, along with police officers, and paramedics in our country. I hold all in thie highest regard for their dedication, hard work, and protection.
Our Prayers are with you. The Whites- Cleveland,Nc
This tragedy has affected us deeply as our son is with Locke Fire Dept. and although he is ok, our heartfelt prayers go out to the families of the fallen firefighters as well as to the injured. May God be with all of you during this time of sorrow.
How does one express the sadness in a heart, but to call to upon the One Who loved us first, Our Lord, Jesus Chist. The One who died because He Loved. We here at Sacred Heart Catholic Church are in prayer for the fallen Heroes, their families, friends, comrades, and the entire community. Your loss is upon every heart. When your loss seems unbearable stop and rest in the arms of Our Precious Lord. God Bless and be with you not only at this time but for eternity.
I feel terribly for the station of the loss of the fallen firefighters! Firefighters are my heros and they are always in my herat and mind! May God be with you through this hard time and no that they were lost as heros! That matters the most! I share my condolences to the families and the friends of these two great firemen and i also share with the firefighters! I am here with all the prayers of my family friends and church members! We will be prayig for this hard time and for you!!
You are all in my prayers!!
THE GROSE FAMILY
That is such a tradegy but my prayers are in the families that have lost the two loved one and for the firefighters of Salisbury that are grieving from the loses. They both died for a purpose and will always be remembered as heros.
God Bless the families and friends!
I dont even know where to begin…My heart, thoughts and prayers are with the Family’s of the Fallen Firemen. Everyday, I drive past the Salisbury Fire Station, not realizing the job that you have to do. When I heard of the 2 men who had passed away, words cant describe the pain I felt. I will now look at that Fire Station and every Fire Station in a different way…I want to give my Thanks to each and everyone of you who have that hard job and put your life on the line to save another. I RESPECT you so much. The 2 men are now Angels in Heaven, so when you are fighting that next fire, dont fear it…know that they are standing strong and tall by your side, fighting that fire with you. May God Bless all the Family’s and Friend’s who are mourning the loss. I will keep you and them in my prayers.
Every day we enter our jobs understanding the inherent dangers we face every day to help save others properties and lives. But like so many others that do this we do it for the passion and love rather than the thanks or pats on the back. The breed of humans that make up public safety members is so rare that it makes the bond between us all very tight. It makes a second family that even at your worst is willing to step up and give it all to help you when in need. Our hearts are broken to hear such a loss in this community and our prayers go out to their families. God placed public safety workers on earth as guardian angels of the community and these two angles have completed their duties here on earth. We all hope that we never have to make the ultimate sacrifice in our jobs but as the verse that so many firefighters carry close to them say: John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” You know as I said we hope to never face this fate as we all are either brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, even grandparents that we do not want our families to face the pain and anguish of the knock on the door. But that is what even makes our families special that they stand behind us 110% and never second guess why we choose to live a life such as this. So just remember we stand behind our fallen and their family and will keep you all in our prayers! God bless.
Winston-Salem Rescue Squad
Forsyth County, NC
I am a strong Strong supporter of firefighters and firedepartments. Firefighters are a big influence on my life! A day never goes by without me thinking of them!! I am a supporter of Ebennezer Volunteer Firedepartment of Statesville. These two great men died because God said it was time. God loves each and everyone of us and i honestly no that he is with you now. Have faith in God to pull you up from this tragedy. The two firemen that lost their lives would want you to get back on those trucks and go out to a call remembering that they are right beside you. Who nos how many homes and lives were saved because they were there! I am sensirelly sorry for the loss and you are in my prayers. Families of the firefighters and also the fellow firefighters! God bless you all.
I feel great sympathy and sorrow for the Firefighters families, who lost their lives in this terrible event. I regret never having had the opportunity to meet either of them. I lost my 17 year old son Sterling Herring this past summer to an accident on Long Ferry Rd and it was the Miller Ferry unit that responded.
Yesterday morning, was unusual. I stood with one of Sterling’s close watching the flames and smoke rise into the air. As I stood there, I had no idea at the time that there had been a lose of life. The wind was blowing south and there was a thick black cloud of smoke that hovered over our heads as we watched. I told Sterling’s friend standing next to me that Sterling was there, I could feel his prescence. My thoughts of Sterling’s spirit being prescent seemed random and out of place at the time.It was not until later that afternoon that I learned about the tragic loss of life and who it was, I had no idea at the time when I had made this statement. Yesterday afternoon, as I learned information about the firefighters who lost their lives, it all came together and made sense. Justin I was told had tried with all his might to rivive my son at his accident. Sterling’s spirit with out a doubt was there and he was there to welcome the souls of those who were there for him when he passed. I woke this morning thinking of what the families must be going through, especially Justin’s mother, the loss of a son at such a young age, my heart goes out to his mother and father. and also to the family of Victor Isler. These men were both heroes and angels heaven sent. They died doing what they loved. God just needed his angels more. I am sure that God has even greater plans for them now.
I send my payers to the families of the fallen Firemen. Having grown up in Salisbury and the the Fire Department with my Father ( Fred Shipton ) and Family members. I know how much the men will be missed
Our hearts are saddened beyond words for the families and fellow firefighters of Justin and Victor. We pray that God will shower you all with his love and mercy. May this community never forget their bravery and courage.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Firefighters Isler and Monroe. Please be assured that we will be there for our brothers and sisters in the days ahead. “God Bless You All”
Wake Forest Fire Department
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the brothers, sisters, friends and family of the fallen.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May God bless you and give you peace. Keep strong.
To the families and friends of our fallen heroes…VICTOR and JUSTIN, I pray that God will be with you through this time and lead and guide and comfort you all. We have lost two of the finest and God has recieved them at his side.
We also keep the WILSON’S, Norde and Kay and employees of the plant ,SALISBURY LUMBER AND MILLWORKS in our hearts and prayer that they will be comforted and kept in prayers along all those FIREMAN that fought and witness much pain and sorrow and OFFICERS and RESCUE!!!
GOD BLESS THIS NATION AND OUR HEROES……..PRAY, keep praying AMEN
Our Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of our fallen Brothers .”May The Lord Bless And Keep You All” To the injured and fellow firefighters , we are here for you as your fire service family . “God Bless You”
My heart goes out to the Salisbury fire dept. and the families of the fallen loved ones. Lord may you help the families find comfort. My prayers are with you!!
As a mother of a firefighter, my heart goes out to the family ,friends and to the Salisbury Fire Dept.When you say HERO that is what these men are.I can say that when my son heres HERO he says mom Im doing what I love and enjoy doing to help others.My God be with you and guide you.Thanks to all of the firefighters ,ems,police that came from all over to help and show the love that they have for each other.
Our hearts here go out to the families of Victor Isler and Justin Monroe for these two gave the ultimate sacrifice for there community in wich they serve and protect. We also are praying for the firefighters of Salisbury Fire Department because we know that you are going thru some trying times now but we know that God,Victor and Justin will take you by the hand and lead you thru. Our request is that each fire department across the country lower there flags to half -staff to honor these men and women of Salisbury Fire Department in there trying time to show them our support CHIEF: JASON KEATON
On Friday, the reality of a firefighter’s life took place in Salisbury. All firefighters’ and their families live each day knowing that the reality is “their firefighter may not come home at the end of his or her shift.” Will that quick kiss on the cheek, the pat on the head of a small son or daughter, the words see you in 24, or that wave from the driveway as a firefighter leaves home, be the last thing you remember when the phone rings or the Fire Chiefs car shows up in that same driveway, notifying you of the tragic events that have taken your firefighter from you?
A firefighter’s dedication to the oath he or she takes when they pin on that badge. The duty they feel to go above and beyond regardless of the cost is one that’s hard to explain. Often innocently that dedication becomes a part of every firefighter’s family. When asked, a firefighter’s family will proudly say “My Daddy, My Husband, My Son or My Daughter is a firefighter.
As a retired fire Chief with over 30 years on the job, and one whose department suffered a line of duty death in 2002. We know how the Families of the fallen firefighters are hurting. I truly understand the emotions and feelings that each Salisbury Firefighter is trying to deal with as they work to make sense out of what has happened to their fellow firefighters and the department they love.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the families of Firefighters Victor Eisler, Justin Monroe, the Firefighters that were injured, Fire Chief Robert Parnell and the Firefighters of Salisbury Fire Department.
Your fellow Firefighters sand with you. May god bless you with his guiding hand.
Sincerely
Charles & Cheryl Greene
Harrisburg, NC
My thoughts and prayers to the entire City of Salibury and to the fallen firefighters and their families.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Respectfully
C.S.Laroe,EMT-A
Hanover, Ma.
On behalf of the firefighters of the Washington, D.C. Fire Department, I wish to extend our condolences to the firefighters, family, and friends of the two Salisbury firefighters lost in the line of duty. We also wish for a speedy recovery for the third firefighter who was injured. This will be an incredibly difficult time, but please find strength in your fellow brother firemen, families, friends, and the community.
Greg Briney
District of Columbia Fire Department
Engine 26
To the family of justin monroe, I attend North for 3 years and all 3 years I was there so was justin. He was a good friend of mine and we had a lot of classes together. I would just like to say Im sorry about the lost of justin and ya’ll are in my family and my prayers. We loved justin and he touched everyones heart that he meet. We all will miss him.
My heart goes out to the firefighters families. I am a volunteer and some people don’t understand that we are a brotherhood. The public depends on us to save lives. Justin and Victor will truley be missed. Every time the call goes out we take a chance. Justin was just 19 and I am 26 and it hits hard. We will continue to serve our community and do the best we can.
TJ Jones
Gold Hill Fire Dept.
As a wife of a Firefighter, my heart and prayers goes out to the family of the fallen firefighters and the injured. I have watched thru the years how close of a family the firefighters become and I watched yesterday how they all became ONE.
My prayers are also with all the Brother’s who went beyond the call of duty. May GOD give you peace and comfort!
My deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones and friends of Firefighters, Justin and Victor, may their stars shine the brightest. Praying for continued strength for their fellow Salisbury Firefighters as they continue to grieve and begin to heal from this terrible tragedy that has so deeply affected us all.
God Bless!!!
Tammy Lynn Misenheimer
Rockwell NC/Brentwood CA
1-888-508-3749
My deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones and friends of Firefighters, Justin and Victor, may their stars shine the brightest. Praying for continued strength for their fellow Salisbury Firefighters as they continue to grieve and begin to heal from this terrible tragedy that has so deeply affected us all.
God Bless!!!
Tammy Lynn Misenheimer
Rockwell NC/Brentwood CA
1-888-508-3749
DewGal3@earthlink.net
MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THESE FALLEN FIRE FIGHTERS. I WAS ONE OF JUSTIN’S EMT INSTRUCTORS AT RCCC. I AM DEEPLY IN MOURNING FOR THE DEATH OF THE 2 FIREFIGHTERS. BEING A FORMER FT EMPLOYEE OF ROWAN COUNTY EMS I MUST SAY THAT THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AT SALISBURY FIRE ARE A GROUP OF TOP OF THE CLASS PEOPLE. I WORKED MANY CALLS WITH THEM AND CARE FOR AS I CARE FOR MYSELF A GREAT DEAL. THE LOSS OF OF THOSE & INJURED FIREFIGHTERS TOUCH MY HEART. ALL THOSE AFFECTED ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.
JUNIUS A. FREDERICK
REGIONAL ONE FLIGHT PARAMEDIC SPARTANBURG SC
ROWAN COUNTY EMS PARAMEDIC SALISBURY NC
My deepest condolences go out to the City of Salisbury Fire Department and to the families of those lost in the line of duty. I previously served with some of the many departments that responded to the call. My long tenure in the fire and emergency services started in this area; and while I am greatly saddened to know that two brothers of the fire service have been lost, I am grateful in the knowledge that the everlasting vigilance and courage that these brave men fought with, will go on through those left behind. My heart goes out to you with prayers of God’s comfort in this time of deepest sorrow.
Dave Gulledge, City Councilman
City of Turner, Oregon
My thoughts are with the firefighters, their family, friends, and colleagues.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
during this time.
ALL GAVE SOME SOME GAVE ALL !
LARRY ZIPAY
PHILIP MORRIS ERT
As a wife of a fireman, my heart sank yesterday The familes, friends and all fellow firemen are in my thoughts and prayers. These two firefighters as well as all firefighters are very courageous and heroic. I appreciate all that you do so that we can remain safe. My deepest condolences go out to the families of Justin and Victor. May God grant all of you comfort and peace in this tragic event.
Crystal Ryerson
Our deepest sympathy and respect go out to all in the community of firefighters. Our prayers and support go to the families & friends who are suffering over this loss. We are thankful for those of you out there helping our community and are heartbroken over this tragedy! May God watch over you and help you to heal during this time!
God Bless!
The Diaz Family
I would like to send my prayers out to my brothers and sisters there in Salisbury. As a former member of that department I can tell you that the men and women there are some of the best friends a person could have. I love you all, and God will see us all through this. I send a special prayer to my brothers families.
I would like to send my condolences and sympathy to the Salisbury Fire Departments, the families of the Fallen FireFighters - Victor and Justin, and the families of the injured.
I didnt know either of the Fallen FireFighters but do have friends that work there in Salsibury. I know they’re going thru a tough time. My heart and prayers go out to everyone.
I lost a 19 yr FireFighter friend several weeks ago. He lost his life in a wreck responding to a call. And that was tough. So young and was so devoted.
Stay Strong
We at Myrtle Beach Fire station 6 would like to send our deepest condolences for the families of the fallen and injured brothers. Our thoughts and prays go out to the community, having being a resident in the area for approx. 10 yrs, before moving away,and knowing the area and people it touches me even deeper when a tragady like this occures.
GOD BLESS OUR FALLEN BROTHERS AND THE CITY OF SALISBURY FIRE DEPT. AND GOD BLESS THERE FAMLIES THAT THEY HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE.
WE KEEP THE CITY OF SALISBURY IN OUR PRAYERS
ZACH BALL
My Condolences and prayers go out to all families,the Salisbury Fire Dept and to our fallen brothers. God Bless All of You.
I knew when I drove by and seen the flames it was a day for prayer. We never stop to think about the entire world who gets up every morning to help someone by protecting us or trying to save us or just holding our hands to help us through. Yesterday was very different I can’t begin to feel the pain that the families are feeling at this time of need. Whether you are a mother,father,friend,fellow firefighter, or a individual that hears this news, I think we all felt an emptiness and sadness yesterday. We are all brothers and sisters no matter what. Our prayers are with you and your families. We wish there was something we could do or say to make it better but we can’t. We can continue to pray and mourn right beside you. I think this has opened a lot of eyes, ears and hearts in the entire United States and even beyond.
I said to my husband last night that I know neither of those men got up and left home thinking they would never come home. They selflessly went and did what was asked. For the other families of those who were injured,may God help you through this trying time and help to heal all wounds inside and out.
A United Family
The days come and the days go
but the memories are forever with us.
May the United Family be the hand you need to hold,
the shoulder you need to cry on, and the strength to move forward.
We can’t let you down we must hold you up,
until your strong enough to walk again.
The United Family we are
and God will help you see
the shinning star.
An angel above an Angel down here
When ever we need them they show no fear.
United Families we all have pain,
but we need to go to our families and say,
God was here yesterday and is here today
so may we all bow our heads and pray.
Dear God in Heaven,
Please help these families to come to you for support
and love that they will need.
Let these families and friends rest at night
and live without fear
for they have lost someone near and dear.
Please take their hearts
and help them heal.
Please make them stronger
and give the will to make it.
It is never easy when one goes home to be with you,
but you will make it possible for them to remain
in heart,mind, and soul here on earth
to continue to guide and help those in need.
May God keep you safe and bless your family,
Continuous thoughts and prayers are sent you way,
The Mitchell Family
Salisbury, NC
There are no words to express how deeply I feel for the famiies of the fallen firefighters. Please know that I am praying for you all and also for the workers who are displaced from their jobs . I feel so bad for the Wilson family who have lost their business and are still trying to help others to cope.Salisbury is indeed in mourning for everyone who is involved. May we never see another tradgedy like this again.
Very sincerely, Patsy R.
To the families of Justin and Vic & all the Firefighters in our area my heart breaks for you.May God Bless you all in this time.As the proud sister of Salisbury Firefighter Bobby Burleyson and aunt of Thomasville Firefighter Brad Burleyson just know i am so very proud of you and love you both and i am here for you.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Robin Stokes,Kannapolis N.C
May God bless the families of these fallen heroes. You are in our prayers.
I had the honor of knowing Justin Monroe and he was one of the finest young men I have ever known. His smile, eyes and his laughter will be greatly missed.
To the Monroe and Isler families…please know that you are not alone during this horrible time. You have the entire community behind you!! Also know that God surely welcomed both of these fine men into heaven with a huge pat on the back.
Thank you for your service, Justin and Vic!!
My heart and prayers go out to the families of the firefighters that lost their lives and to the ones that were hurt in the fire. God is with all of you in your time of sorrow and pain. Just wanted you to know that there are people in this world that do care. My heart and prayers are with you, Doris Daria, Tarboro, N.C.
“A Fireman’s life” It may take you two minutes to read this, but if you do NOT take the time to read this you are one of the PEOPLE this post is TALKING ABOUT. You stay up for 16 hours He’s been up for 48 straight You take a warm shower to help you wake up. The rain in the middle of the interstate keeps him awake. You complain of a “headache”, and call in sick. He’s chilled to the bone, hasn’t eaten all day, has the flu, and then runs into a burning building You drink your coffee on your way to the mall. He pumps on a five years olds chest on the way to the hospital. You make sure you’re cell phone is in your pocket. He makes sure the pass device on his pack is working. You talk trash about your “buddies” that aren’t with you. He watches his buddy fall through four floors. You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. He walks down the highway looking for the motorcyclists missing limb. You complain about how hot it is. He wears fifty pounds of gear in the middle of July and drags a body out of 1600 degree flames. You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He hasn’t seen a meal since last shift ate breakfast. Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes. He’s worn the same stinking, wet, grungy clothes for the past 24 hours….no time for a shower. You go to the mall and get your hair redone. He holds the hair of some college girl while she’s puking in the back of the ambulance. You’re angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. His shift ended 2 hours ago and he on for another 24 hours at a station thirty miles away. You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight. He calls his girlfriend to tell her he made it back alive….then leaves abruptly for another fire. You YELL and SCREAM at the engine that just past you because they SLOWED you down. He’s in the back of the engine, going to cut somebody out of their car only to find out that their dead and their daughter is barely alive. You roll your eyes as a baby cries. He cries as he hears his new born cry in the hospital….but he was taking a drunk teenager in when his boy was born. You criticize your FIRE DEPT. and say their never there quick enough anyway. He blows the air horn while the person in front of them REFUSES to MOVE while talking on their cell phone and doing their makeup . You hear the JOEKS about fallen firefighters and say they should have KNOWN BETTER. He feels the floor give way while he’s carrying an old lady from her bedroom and tosses on to the hard floor and falls into the unknown. You see the bright lights when you go by. He sees the broken bodies lying around the car. You are