Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters and their families in this difficult time.
The community of Enderby, B.C., is grieving after a volunteer firefighter was killed and another was injured by a fire and an explosion that tore through a log home construction business in the north Okanagan region.
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CLIMB HIGHER
A Tribute to the New York City Firefighters
Keep on climbing, says the Captain, Up through the smoke
and smell;
Keep on climbing, says the Captain, I think I heard
somebody yell!
Keep on climbing, says the Captain, Alive or dead, Not ours
to tell.
Keep on climbing, calls the Captain, Forget about your
pain!
Keep on climbing, shouts the Captain, We have a few more
stairs to gain.
Keep on climbing, yells the Captain, We will bring them
down again.
Keep on climbing, cries the Captain, If I can so can you.
Keep on climbing, orders the Captain, Right now, I need
your best from you.
Keep on climbing, screams the Captain, Forget about those
sounds.
It’s just some girders twisting, and some concrete falling
down.
Keep on climbing, whispers the Captain, Climb right up to
that light!
Right up to that sunshine, No smoke to smell, no fire to
fight.
Keep on climbing, sings the Captain, That angel’s hand will
lead the way.
Rest boys, sighs the Captain, You did your job today.
Keep on climbing, prays Our Captain, Eyes raised, headed
for the top.
And when you’re tired and feel like quitting, remember
them, they did not stop.
Copyright Captain Jim McGregor-September 2001