Lagrange structure fire 11-23-08

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Pics of Lagrange fire on 1st respondernews.com.

[markmets415 524]

here is the link

http://1rbn.com/webpages/news/displaynews....07-d91b866b2601

Edited November 24, 2008 by markmets415

[jack10562 414]

Some good shots.

This was a friend of mine's house, it had to have been going pretty good for a while, before anyone realized.

PoJo story: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article...ONTPAGECAROUSEL

[markmets415 524]

yeah it looked to have an advanced start, sorry for your friends loss Jack.

Edited November 24, 2008 by markmets415

[RNMedic08 0]

I know this family very very well......she was my daughter's principal at St.Joseph's School in Millbrook....They are an awesome family and it breaks my heart to see their loss. Thankfully there were no injuries.......They have a great Christmas tree farm and ever year we go there after Thanksgiving pick out our tree tag it and return in 2 weeks to cut it down and bring it home......

I know this year not only will I be going there to pick out my tree but also to see what it is Barb and Joe need to help get thru the Holidays.....

[JM15 386]

What Christmas tree farms do they own?

[Guest]

here is the link

http://1rbn.com/webpages/news/displaynews....07-d91b866b2601

original dispatch was a garage fire looks like it spread quickly

Edited November 25, 2008 by JHK3605

[jack10562 414]

What Christmas tree farms do they own?

They have one tree farm, it's called BJ's Christmas Trees (Barb&Joe)

Here's a map link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=...mp;t=h&z=16

(Lisa, when you go, please give Barb & Joe & Patrick my regards and condolences, from Jack Bakker)

[Guest]

Sorry about ya'lls friend's house, Glad they are ok

Thats got to suck to get a called to a house fire find out its someone u know

[Guest]

Sorry about ya'lls friend's house, Glad they are ok

Thats got to suck to get a called to a house fire find out its someone u know

The only thing worse would be if it was your own?

[RNMedic08 0]

I will see them Friday Jim and I will give them your best........If anyone is interested in getting a real live Christmas tree they have many selections to choose from.....Barb even makes beautiful wreaths as well....

Unfortunately in our line of work there are those calls where we have a connection with the victims and that drives home how unpredictable life is.....

To all have a safe, Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving....

[jack10562 414]

Thanks, Lisa.

I was going to mention Barb's beautiful wreaths.

We've enjoyed their trees and wreaths for years!

Anyone interested can just drop by, and pick out and cut their own tree.

Patrick will load it onto your roof for you while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or cider!

Happy Thanksgiving to all, as well.

[RNMedic08 0]

Today I went with my family to go pick out our Christmas tree. Barb, Joe and Patrick are all doing well and are in the Holiday spirit despite their loss........the house is leveled and the dumpsters should be gone in a few days and then the task of rebuiling starts..........they want to thank everyone in their community for the outpouring of love and concern and help that they have received.

Jack I gave them your regards and they had a big smile when I mentioned you..........

[jack10562 414]

Thanks, Lisa.

Barb & Joe are a couple of wonderful people.

We go way back.

[Beekman 5]

If the building is leveled and the dumpsters are almost ready to be pulled 5 days after the fire, they've got awesome insurance!