Emotional Day for One of New York's Bravest

    May 11, 2005
    Firefighter Joseph Dibernardo was badly hurt when he and five others jumped from a burning building last January. Two firefighters lost their lives. Dibernardo spent three months in the hospital and today received a promotion.
    WABC News - New York
    Lt. Joseph Dibernardo, FDNY: 'I wanted the people to see I'm capable of doing this and that you can come back from these injuries and you may lead somewhat of a normal life following it.'
    Lt. Joseph Dibernardo, FDNY: "I wanted the people to see I'm capable of doing this and that you can come back from these injuries and you may lead somewhat of a normal life following it."

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    (New York-WABC, May 10, 2005)

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