Two firefighters have been killed in Boston.

[shouldazagged]

Lt. Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy died today in a nine-alarm fire in Boston. Reports say the blaze progressed with terrible speed, driven by high winds.

Two more public servants out there on the front line have given their lives.

Prayers for the families and colleagues of the fallen are in order, if you're a praying person.

 

[the ringo kid]

I just heard about that too. Sad day all around and my prayers sent.

 

[chuckster57]

My condolences, and prayers sent.

 

[Beemerguy53]

I was deeply saddened to hear this news about my Boston brothers.

According to the Boston Globe, Lt. Walsh is married, with three children under 10 years of age. Firefighter Kennedy is single, a USMC combat veteran...

May God bless them, and may He help their families get through this very difficult time...

 

[bgrone]

Rest In Peace

May their souls find eternal peace and may God watch over their loved ones left behind.


Jim in Iowa

 

[timn8er]

Prayers sent for them & their families.

 

[dmar]

Very sad to see two brave young men killed serving their community, may God watch over them and their families. I can't imagine how those children are dealing with this...

 

[Rangerpat]

A FIREFIGHTERS PRAYER
Lord grant me courage to face and conquer my fears,
to share and endure the ordeal of those who need me...
Grant me strength of heart and body to bear whatever burden
might be placed upon me, and to deliver to safety
all those placed within my care...
Give me concern for others the compassion to comfort,
and the love to serve unselfishly whenever I am called...
AND PLEASE LORD, THROUGH IT ALL,
BE AT MY SIDE...
-author unknown

 

[labworm]

Sad day in Boston for sure. I'm unable to say anything.

 

[shouldazagged]

Sad day in Boston for sure. I'm unable to say anything.

I figured it would be a tough day for you. Condolences.