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NECN
In-Depth Reports Filed on The Day's Events
(4:02) Summary: The City of Worcester,
Massachusetts stood still Thursday, as it honored the six
fallen firefighters lost in the devastating warehouse
blaze last Friday. NECN reporter Dan Harris has more on
the memorial service, attended by thousands of brother
firefighters from around the world, families, friends and
several dignitaries including President Clinton.
(2:56) Summary: Thousands came to Worcester,
Massachusetts Thursday to honor six fallen firefighters.
Some of those that came knew the men - most did not, but
felt they needed to be there to pay tribute. NECN
reporter Alison King has some reactions.
(1:06) Summary: Firefighter Donald Courtney read
the Fireman's Prayer at Thursday's memorial service. One
of the victims, Paul Brotherton had it on a plaque in his
home.
(2:57) Summary: Classes were cancelled in
Worcester, Massachusetts Thursday. But, one school was
open to allow students the chance to watch and react to
Thursday's memorial service. NECN reporter Lorne Matalon
has more.
(1:03) Summary: NewsNight's Margie Reedy and her
guests discuss Thursday's memorial service for six
firefighters, who lost their lives in a Worcester,
Massachusetts warehouse blaze last Friday. These are the
closing remarks by Father Terence Curley explaining that
the healing for the families has just begun.
Video
Retrospectives
(3:21) Summary: Today was a day of tears and
tributes for six fallen heroes in Worcester,
Massachusetts. The day began with a solemn procession of
firefighters - some who came from as far as away as
Hawaii, Australia and Ireland to pay their respects.
Inside the Worcester Centrum, there were words of praise
and condolence. NECN editor Kent Healey put together this
look at Thursday's memorial.
(4:30) Summary: The visuals and the testimonials
out of Worcester, Massachusetts this week have been
alternately wrenching and inspiring. NECN video editor
Barbara Matthews has this retrospective.
The
Memorial Service in Chronological Order
(7:04) Summary: The service began just after 11:30
AM Thursday with an opening prayer from the Most Reverend
Daniel P. Reilly, Bishop of Worcester. He praised the
community for coming together during this tragedy and
said that the six fallen firefighters will never be
forgotten.
(2:48) Summary: An emotional eulogy for his fallen
"brothers" was delivered by Frank Raffa, President of the
Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Union.
(4:17) Summary: The Worcester Ecumenical County
Chorus and Ensemble performed a moving rendition of "the
Lord is My Shepherd" as the camera captured the faces of
grieving family members as well as the images of the six
fallen men.
(4:28) Summary: Worcester Fire Department Chief,
Dennis Budd paid tribute to the families of the victims
and those who have come to help. In a veil of profound
sadness, Budd spoke the names of his fallen friends as
family members consoled one another.
(5:28) Summary: Raymond Mariano, the Mayor of
Worcester explains that the city's true loss is beyond
the number six. "The number six only begins to tell the
story…" He goes onto say that the loss extends to all the
families including wives, mothers & fathers, brothers
& sisters, children, and the members of the Worcester
Fire Department.
(3:04) Summary: Paul Cellucci, the Governor of
Massachusetts spoke about the fallen firefighters'
willingness to fight fear on the behave of others through
sacrifice, devotion and the willingness to risk their
lives to protect their comrades and fellow
citizens.
(3:31) Summary: In his speech during the memorial
service Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts made
reference to his own family's losses. He also read both a
1958 letter his father wrote to a grieving friend as well
as a poignant poem about firemen, "May They Not be
Forgotten".
(4:12) Summary: Alfred Whitehead, the General
President of the International Association of
Firefighters told the grieving families that their loved
ones' names will be forever remembered by firefighters
past, present and future, by having their names engraved
in the IAFF Wall of Honor in Colorado.
(6:30) Summary: President Clinton was among the
speakers at Thursday's memorial service. He told the
families and firefighter "brothers" of the victims that
America mourns with them and that we share in their
tragedy. Mr. Clinton also read a stirring poem by Ben
Franklin.
(3:55) Summary: The families of the six fallen
firefighters were each presented with an American flag
flown over the U.S. Capital in Washington, DC on December
3, 1999, in honor and in memory of the men.
(4:33) Summary: The final, extraordinarily
emotional final commendation prayer for the fallen
firefighters, their families and mourners was given
through tears by Reverend David Lindsay, Chaplain of the
Worcester Fire Department.
(3:16) Summary: To end the memorial service for
the six fallen "brothers" Thursday afternoon, the
Firefighter's Prayer was recited and taps was played by
the Massachusetts State Police.
The
Procession
(2:59) Summary: The procession in Worcester,
Massachusetts preceding the fire memorial service has
begun. Thousands have lined the streets to watch as
firefighters, public servants and others walk slowly by,
paying tribute the six fallen firefighters. NECN anchors
RD Sahl and Leslie Gaydos have commentary with
Representative Jim McGovern of Worcester.
(1:30) Summary: Firefighters came to Worcester by
car, plane and by train to attend Thursday's procession
and memorial service. NECN reporter Brian Burnell has
more from Hartford.
(2:51) Summary: As the emotional procession
continued through the streets of downtown Worcester,
Massachusetts, NECN anchor RD Sahl spoke with Mayor
Raymond Mariano about the way the city and the nation as
well have come together during this tragedy to help
comfort the coworker "brothers" and the families of the
six victims.
(3:29) Summary: President Clinton and Vice
President Al Gore are also in attendance at Thursday's
procession and memorial service in Worcester,
Massachusetts. Mr. Clinton will be speaking at the
service, which is slated to begin at 11 AM. NECN anchors
Leslie Gaydos and RD Sahl have more.
(3:20) Summary: The procession in Worcester looked
like a "river of firefighters" Thursday morning. They
came from across the United States and even from other
countries. Participating in the service, the largest
single day event in the city of Worcester's history, will
be firefighters, public servants, clergy, students as
well as family members of the victims. NECN anchors Mike
Nikitas, RD Sahl and Leslie Gaydos have more
details.
(1:24) Summary: The wives, children and other
immediate family of the six fallen firefighters were
escorted to their seats for the memorial service in
Worcester, Massachusetts shortly after 11 AM. Meanwhile
those marching in the procession continued to slowly
arrive at the Centrum.
Before the Procession and
Service
(4:07) Summary: Thousands of firefighters are
arriving in Worcester, Massachusetts Thursday morning for
the street procession and memorial service for the six
men killed in last week's fire. It is expected to be the
biggest event in the history of the city. NECN anchor
Leslie Gaydos has more on the plans for today's service.
The eulogy will be delivered by Worcester firefighter,
and local union president, Frank Raffa.
(3:35) Summary: NECN reporter Scot Yount tells us
there will be a 24 hour work stoppage by Worcester
firefighters from 7:30 AM Thursday until the same time
Friday. Through the early morning, workers continued
tearing down walls at the burned down warehouse, hoping
to recover the four remaining firefighters'
bodies.
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