Boston Firefighter Killed In Fire Truck Crash

[jack10562 414]

One firefighter was killed and three others were seriously hurt when a fire truck crashed into an apartment building in Boston Friday afternoon, Boston police officials said.

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[Guest alsfirefighter]

Damn. I saw it on Fox News not to long after it occurred but they had limited info.

RIP brother. My thoughts are with his family and the family of Boston FD.

[x129K 1,393]

RIP.

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.

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 firefighters we understand,

That death’s 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.

Edited January 9, 2009 by x129K

[prucha25 76]

RIP Brother.

[x242Steve 1]

Having worked on Huntington Ave just down the street from E37/L26/D5, and being associated with another "L26" this incident really hits home and makes me feel even worse than I already do when I hear of a LODD.

Condolences to all who were affected. I wish a full and speedy recovery to the injured FF's.

[Flyboy69 1]

RIP Brother

[grumpyff 1,159]

Rest in Peace. I hope the other three brothers make a quick and full recovery from this accident.

[ryefd192 2]

As an explorer, I spent a few days in Boston, touring the FD. Never met a bunch of nicer guys, RIP.

[Guest]

RIP !!!

To all those injuried fast recovery

Hope they find out what happened to prevent this from happening again

[x129K 1,393]

Unconfirmed reports the deceased in a Lieutenant with 3 decades on the job.

[billy98988 107]

Unconfirmed reports the deceased in a Lieutenant with 3 decades on the job.

LT KEVIN KELLY, 52 years old. 30 years on the job. RIP.

[IzzyEng4 427]

Rest in Peace Loo.

I will post the arrangements when they become available though EMTBravoNewEngland as we have a great number of Boston Jakes on the site.

[gss131 212]

RIP LT.

[RPM3311 3]

As soon as I heard that name, my heart sank. I remember watching that show a few years back, and not even a week ago I watched the whole season again on Youtube. Rest Easy Brother.

Edited January 10, 2009 by RPM3311

[notch138 7]

RIP brother. may God be with you your friends and family at this time of need.

[Monty 35]

RIP Lt. Kelly. Best wishes to the rest of the crew and loved ones of all those involved.

[FirefighterJr 2]

Rest in Peace...I too remember watching this and could not believe that it had happened. In one of episodes you see him with his family and you get even more emotional.

Edited January 10, 2009 by FirefighterJr

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

Rest In Peace

Another One Taken Too Soon

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Rest in peace LT Kelly.

[RescueKujo 130]

Thoughts and prayers to LT Kelly's family, friends, and The Brothers and Sisters of the Boston FD and specifically the members of Ladder 26 and their house.

Duane Kuhlow, Jr.