EMS chief recounts pre-Olympic training

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CORTLANDT - When the final torchbearer sprints into Beijing's National Stadium to light the Olympic flame Aug. 8, John Filangeri will watch more closely than ever.

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[Guest alsfirefighter]

So who will remember the most out of the 3 of them? John Phil or Jerry? LOL.

On a side note...I'm all for helping people and humanitarian aid....however the issue of China is something that will have to be addressed at some point. I for one find no comfort in the amount of business that is being done with "companies" within a communist country with significant and severe human rights issues. Have we forgotten about Tienenman Sqaure? What ever happened to "tank man" the guy who defiantly stood in front of those tanks? Or that they had their soliders continuously fire into the crowd of demonstrators who were peaceful, voicing their concerns and were unarmed? Not to mention the impact they are having on the environment with their practices and so forth.

Go USA!

[WAS967 97]

In an answer to your question, little solid evidence is known about the man and his current whereabouts. I'm sure most believe he died for his actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Man

[Guest alsfirefighter]

There have been many rumors to his wherabouts or demise. Actually what stirred that thought up to me was there was an episode I believe of NOVA on PBS about him. It discussed the overall event and how many reporters have tried to find out his identity and so forth.