Clayton’s Corner: Bravest of the Brave [PHOTOS]
Last weekend, there was a kitchen fire at the Ludlow House on the Lower East Side. It was reportedly the second fire on-premise in as many weeks…
…Funeral procession on East Second Street for fire marshal and U.S Air Force Major Christopher “Tripp” Zanetis, who died in Iraq earlier this month with five other servicemen when their helicopter hit a power line. Zanetis was assigned to Engine Company 28, Ladder 11…
…The funeral fire engine…
…Even firefighters from New Jersey came to pay respects…
…Jim “Mosaic Man” Power was also there, donning his first FDNY mosaic helmet…
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