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appalachiablue

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Wed Jul 11, 2018, 09:16 PM Jul 2018

First Fire Chief To Rush Into Twin Towers On 9-11 Becomes Last To Retire

Source: CBS News

NEW YORK -- The first fire chief to enter one of the Twin Towers on 9/11 is now the last fire chief who responded that day to retire.

Joseph Pfeifer spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor about what he remembers from that fateful day.

"I actually saw the first plane aim for the building, and I knew I was going to the largest fire of my life," Pfeifer said.

Pfeifer lost his only brother, Kevin, a fellow firefighter on that day...More..


Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/first-fire-chief-to-rush-into-twin-towers-on-9-11-becomes-last-to-retire/ar-AAzWKQZ?li=BBnb7Kz



Courageous, honorable people like Joseph Pfeifer exist and should be acknowledged, especially in times like now.
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First Fire Chief To Rush Into Twin Towers On 9-11 Becomes Last To Retire (Original Post) appalachiablue Jul 2018 OP
The man deserves to retire. What an exhibition of the strength in his soul. tonyt53 Jul 2018 #1
Strength of soul amen. I hope Mr. Pfeifer's well earned retirement appalachiablue Jul 2018 #3
Thank you, sir. sandensea Jul 2018 #2

appalachiablue

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3. Strength of soul amen. I hope Mr. Pfeifer's well earned retirement
Wed Jul 11, 2018, 11:11 PM
Jul 2018

is peaceful and that he pursues whatever he wishes after all his hard work, commitment and heroism.

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