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"A Firefighter's Farewell":

*Note:  This poem is not exclusively for those who died in the line of service.  It is a poem for any firefighter who has risked his or her life to protect and care for others.

"...And I know when I meet my maker

My God will be satisfied

That I've cared for others more than myself

Through courage and sacrifice

For I've battled the tortured infernos

Seeking the wounded, trapped and afraid

I still feel deep sorrow for those that I've lost

Greatest joy for the lives that I've saved

And though it breaks my heart to leave you

I want my life to always be

A reminder of how much I've loved you

My cherished friends and family

For in the eyes of every person I helped..."

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