Firefighters will never forget 9/11

Linda Sappington
On Sept. 11, Polson fire captain Terry Gembala stands along Highway 93 from 6:46 a.m. Mountain Time until 8:28 a.m., when the first tower fell. Firefighters rotated one-hour shifts throughout the day until dusk.

Linda Sappington
A rose of remembrance sits atop firefighter's turnouts in honor of New York firefighters who gave their lives trying to save people from the Twin Towers attack.

Linda Sappington
Terry Gembala was standing for the fallen firefighters at sunrise on Sept. 11.

Linda Sappington
Terry Gembala was standing for the fallen firefighters at sunrise on Sept. 11.

Linda Sappington
Junior firefighter Taylor Haynes, 16, stands for the fallen of 9/11. He said he remembers the day, “a lttle bit.”
Issue Date: 9/18/2013
Last Updated: 9/19/2013 7:44:20 PM |
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Berl Tiskus
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