The news was devastating. On Sunday, inside a flaming house in Brooklyn, four firefighters became trapped when the ceiling suddenly collapsed. Three of the firefighters managed to make it out alive, but the fourth could not be rescued. One civilian also died at the scene, and five others were injured. The city is now grieving the loss of one of its Bravest, Timothy Klein, who is my son's age, who had been in the fire department for six short years, the same length of time as my boy. My son spent three years on the medic side, and has been on the engine and ladder side for only three years, and he had never met his fallen comrade. Still, he lost a brother, and we lost a young man who didn't hesitate when the inferno raged. I cannot imagine the pain of his family at the loss of this son of a retired firefighter. They all knew the risks, but prayed he would be as lucky as his father. At moments like this, the reality of what my own son does for a living comes crashing in, and I have to take myself in hand, sitting in silence and circling him with all sorts of protective light, and this is why I pray. Rest in peace, brave Timothy Klein. May your brothers and sisters who are called as you were, who run into burning buildings to save the rest of us, be safe always.
This is such sad and heartbreaking news. Yes, I understand why you pray. I add my prayers to the sum of prayers of safety for those who risk their lives like this. Amen.
ReplyDeleteHow terrible. You must be in knots. It reminded me of when my son was in Iraq. I dreaded every time the phone rang. I know now that they wouldn't call, but come to the door.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. His poor family and the family of the other young man who died in the fire. You must worry every single time. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteI hear you. My daughter risks her beautiful neck working for the Canadian gov't in very dangerous places. Not as much risk as your son, but not safe. All you can do is hold them in your heart. I would not wish my girl safe at home - it is not what she wants. They are givers, these children, markers in the darkness of our days. I will hold your son with my daughter, and you with me and the other mothers of brave and generous kids. We raised them to be this way, but it is hard.
ReplyDeleteThis is heartbreaking. I'm sorry for all who knew and loved him. I understand why you pray.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad, his family has suffered such a devastating loss. This has to be hell for you and I am sorry for that.
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ReplyDeleteGrievous sorrow. I know you must struggle all of the time with the worry that has probably found a permanent place inside you.
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news, thinking of you, being a mother is hard.
ReplyDeletewhat can be done- they are adults and we prepare for the worst at nearly every move. What Sabine said- parenting is most difficult , hearts grow big and shatter and I do not know how anyone survives the loss. I could not.
ReplyDeleteDearest, brave Timothy Klein, RIP. My heart goes out to the Klein family.
ReplyDeleteIt's got to be scary as a parent to see news like this. It's interesting to me how familial firefighting in New York is -- so many firefighters are themselves the sons and grandsons of firefighters.
ReplyDeleteThey are true heroes. Sorry for his loss.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad event; a young life lost forever. And yes, to be the mom of another young man who goes into harm's way every day has to be a permanent stressor. May your son stay safe. Hugs, my friend.
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