Never to Forget
District Fire Chief Michael McNamee confronts his worst fear.
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Overview of the building and fire growth soon after the firefighters searching the building had been evacuated.
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Firefighter recovery ritual as he was removed from the building.
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Make-shift memorial created by citizens during the eight day recovery operation.
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Michael speaking at a memorial dedication for one of the firefighters.
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Michael speaking with the union president prior to giving a press briefing.
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Michael standing before the rubble pile and thinking that we still had five left to recover.
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The face says it all.