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Firefighters Pay Last Respects To Fallen Comrade

March 28, 2003

Oscar did what he was trained to do -- save lives," Cincinnati Fire Department Chief Robert Wright said at Thursday's memorial service for Oscar Armstrong III, who died in the line of duty Friday.

Firehouse.com: Inside the Cincinnati Story

Visitation: Hundreds Turn Out to Remember Fallen Hero
The Incident & Funeral Information: Cincinnati Firefighter Dies Battling Blaze
The Fallen: Fire Led to Career Calling
Goldfeder on Flashover: Train To Honor His Memory
IAFF Local 48
Cincinnati Fire Department
Firehouse.com's Line of Duty Section
Enquirer: Department Mourns
Enquirer: Fire Widow Says Community Helped Her Cope
Enquirer: Memorial a Gathering Spot for Firefighters
Enquirer Editoral: He Gave It His All
IBS Video: City Leaders React
IBS Video: Emotional Fire Chief Reacts
IBS Video: House Is Likely A Total Loss
Slideshow: Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty

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