Thousands gathered yesterday to honor the 19 Hot Shot firefighters who were killed while fighting the deadly Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30 outside of Phoenix, Arizona. This prayer was recited by the only survivor and it says it all......
When I am called to duty, Lord ...To fight the roaring blaze ...Please keep me safe and strong ...I may be here for days, Be with my fellow crewmembers ...As we hike up to the top…Help us cut enough line ...For this blaze to stop...Let my skills and hands ...Be firm and quick...Let me find those safety zones ...As we hit and lick...For if this day on the line ...I should answer death's call ...Lord, bless my hot shot Crew ... My family, one and all... I miss my brothers.
~Brendan McDonough, lone survivor of Hot Shot Crew
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