TRIBUTES

      One of our members wrote the following poem in the days after participating in the memorial services in Worcester.

As Brothers We

Our bond so tight as brothers we

Need speak no words to move as one

Nor turn from demons breath to see

That all are there till life's threat is done

From rest that is shared with familiar lore

To adrenaline's rush to pull all one can

Towards the dragon's scream in flight full bore

Our energy thrust beyond that of common man

Their last resort with backs to the wall

We embrace the raging chaos sure

Success or death our only call

Even Satan's wrath will us not deter

Under St. Florian's watchful eye

God still allows that heroes die

FF. Alan Riggs         12/12/99

North Haven Fire Department,   Connecticut