Deepest condolances for the loss of two who represent all of the volunteer fire fighters who rise up to help their neighbors and friends. May they rest in peace.
Lori Bruning
First Responder
Greene Township Fire Distict, Matherville Station
Matherville, Illinois

My heart is heavy tonight in what has transpired today. You department has 2 lives tonight with 2 members still recovering. However your whole department is in my thoughts and prayers, not only the members but the families as well. We all know it is just not those that sacrifice their lives that this affects but family friends and those you have never met. I am proud to be part of a community that will mourn and help each other in this desperate time of need. West Webster will over come their loss never to forget what happened today and will continue to serve the community with the dedication and pride that each first responder has ingrained in their DNA. Not all can do the job that you do and for that I say THANK YOU.

MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below. With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear. For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear. But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring. For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart. But I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones. You know I hold you dear. And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. I sent you each a memorty of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pur gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can’t count the blessings or love He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear. Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
(This poem was written by a 13 yr old boy who died of a brain tumor that he had battled for four years. He died on December 14, 1997. He gave this to his Mom before he died. His name was Ben.)

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. LUKE 2:11

God bless all of you. We were all shocked and saddened by the terrible loss today. May you know that we are all behind you 100%. And though we may not live in your town, we are all part of the same family, the human race.

God bless you all in this time of sadness. RIP my brothers of the fire service.

Brothers & Sisters, in my 35 years on the job I have never heard of such a terrible crime being done on fire fighters. We’re the good guys. People are supposed to be glad to see us arrive on the scene. I was extremely saddened to hear about this and I send my most sincere sympathy to the WWFD and most especially to the family’s of all the fire fighters.

Michael Cook
Safety Officer
Waterloo FD
Waterloo, NY

we at avenel fire dept. in nj sent our deepest sympathy to our fallen brothers and your company stay strong brothers.

You are in our prayers. The members and staff of Linville Fire Department.

I grew up in Clyde, NY. I am a past Volunteer Firefighter here on Long Island, NY.
I want to express my deepest sympathy for what your Department endured today. This should have never happened, and I know the world mourns with you today.
You are all in our prayers today and always.
God bless you all in the W.W.F.D.

As a retired paid fire fighter, with the city of lafayette, in 47905, for 25 years, we have never encountered this type of disregard for life. My heart, soul, prayers goes out to all families whom lost members and to all fire fighters, whom were there and saw this awful carnage.May the Lord give you peace and comfort. You and all families are in y prayers and thoughts.

Jim Clayton
Retired 1999 25.5 years
Lafayette, Indiana 47905-7756

God bless your members, the brave victims and their families and give you the strength to carry through this horrific tragedy.

I had the good fortune of meeting some of you guys when you rushed down to help us after Hurricane Sandy. I mourn with you on the loss of Mike Chiapperini and Tomas Kaczowka, wish for a speedy recovery for Ted and Joe and pray for you all. God bless..
Andrew J. Brofman
Fire Marshal
Village of Mastic Beach
Long Island, NY

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. May God welcome your fallen brothers into heaven.

From the.Officers and Members of IAFF Local 4890 we offer our sincerest sympathies during.this most difficult time. Rest Easy Brothers!!!!!!

As a fellow volunteer and fire coordinator of a neighboring county Allegany we have provided payers for your dept and all of Monroe county. We also stand ready to assist and pay respect to our bother firefighters.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the West Webster Fire Department. This is a tragedy for your families, your fire district, your county, and the the entire fire service. You will never be forgotten.

Dan Garab
Commissioner
North Greenbush Fire District No. 1 – DeFreestville Fire Department
Rensselaer County

may you feel the embrace of your brothers and sisters across the world as we lift you up. We are here for you, whatever your needs might be. May you find more strength and courage as we all struggle to understand meaning in this meaningless and cowardly act.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. My condolences to the families of your injured and fallen brothers.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

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My prayers have gone out and will go out for the victims, the wounded, the families, the firefighters of Webster and those all across our country. My son is a firefighter and I am damn proud of him and all his firefighers brothers and sisters. God bless all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you our brothers

i am very saddened by the events on christmas eve for once a volunteer firefighter for a small town in ontario county i have seen some tragety in my life but none like this i send my prayers to to your comunity of west webster and to your firedepartment god bless everyone may god be with you

My condolences to the families of the fallen and injured, and to all the rest of the West Webster Fire Department. Your dedication to duty and service to your community is beyond measure. The Volunteer Firefighter is the true “government servant” and I salute your service and ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are with the surviving firefighters and all affected families; may God Bless and keep you all. RIP Brothers….THANK YOU!!

my thoughts and prayers are with you tonite. my department mourns with you at the loss of our brothers.
sincerly, chief Jason Lyda
Dexter RFPD
Dexter, Oregon

The sympathies of the Clintondale Fire Department are with all of our brother and sister firefighters in the West Webster Fire Department. May God give peace and comfort in this very difficult time. Daniel P. Whitley, Chaplain, Clintondale Fire Department, Clintondale, Ulster County, NY

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you on this difficult day. You are all true heros for what you do to save us all from the perils we may face. Never, ever lose sight of the love, respect, and pride that we bestow upon you. Your dedication, service, and heroics on a daily basis, are not only incredibly appreciated, but admired immensely from the communities you serve. Mere words cannot express the thanks and the sorrow we share with you. You truly are the best for what you do. May God be with you all during these difficult times, and as you move forward. Thank you for all you do everyday.

To our brothers and sisters in public service, our condolences to you in these hard times. We pray for strength and healing in the coming days, weeks, and months. Find peace in knowing you are on the minds and in the hearts of your fellow Fire Fighters, EMT’s, First Responders, and Police Officers in your community and across the country and that those who haven fallen will not be forgotten.
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
-EMT Anthony Howard
-Boyceville, Wisconsin, Fire and Ambulance Service

As a fellow volunteer fire fighter with 20+ years in and a 911 dispatch supervisor, I can’t imagine the pain and heartache this tragedy has caused your department and community. Remember that you are not alone. Anything you need, anything at all, don’t hesitate to call on any of your brothers or sisters in the fire service. We are all with you, either in person or in spirit. Take care and support each other through this most trying time. Together, as a family, you will get over this most shocking and appalling event.

My deepest condolences to the families of those who gave their lives in service to others yesterday. Prayers for those injjuried and their families. Love and respect to all who serve to aid others, fire, police, medical. Connie Cass, Palmyra

SO SAD, that anyone would sabotage such a brave group of men and women that put their lives in danger every day to save strangers.

Deepest condolences to those affected by such a senseless act. My heart goes out to the families.

Chris
Tampa FL

As a Volunteer Firefighter with SACFS Australia, I share the grief of fallen Brothers that have given the Ultimate Sacrifice.
God be with my Brothers and their Families in their time of grief.
I will fly the STANSBURY STATION Flag at Half mast and Salute in respect of Fallen Brother Firefighters.
James Mackay, Lt.2; Stansbury, CFS, Stansbury, South Australia

RIP brothers.

this has no meaning at all…. you will always be true heroes.

Best whishes from Denmark.

my thoughts are with ye today, how sad,

john
ret. vol medic
ireland

Fireman in France, receive our support in this terrible time. We pray for you. Cordially.

As a former fire explorer (post 595) I want to extend my sympathy to the family and fire department as the loss of the loved one.

Let the Lord take care of them for y’all…

Bob Wilson
Romans 8:28

The horrific act of a mad man shooting at volunteer firefighters responding to a working fire really bothers me. Add to the fact that 2 brother fire fighters were killed + 2 more wounded by this unbelievable chain of events saddens me deeply & has me wondering WHY? Why did this happen to the West Webster fireman and not members of another Fire dept in the state of NY?
I keep having thoughts of how devasted I would be if any of my 3 sons, my cousins, or any of my closest friends responding to a working fire were killed by an ambush trying to do what we are trained to do. That is; without reguard for ourselves, protect life & property. Its bad enough when one of our brothers dies from the dangers of responding & working at an alarm. It is so much more when another danger, such as an armed gunman, is added to the scene.
A few days before Christmas, in 1980, one of my closest friends was killed in a ambulance accident while treating a patient with a gun shoot going to the hospital. The accident & loss was very difficult. At that time, I aked the Lord why him & not me because almost every Sunday evening in the weeks before my friend died, I was the EMT standing by the fire house. The Sunday night of the accident, in 1980, I took the night off to watch a movie with my dad & my friend was there. He went on the call & never came home. Why? Why? Why?
Thus, my deepest sympathy goes out to the families & the fireman of West Webster FD as I ask 32 years later: Why? Why? Why?

Bobby Chiuchiolo
Patchogue FD & Patchogue Ambulance
Patchogue, Long Island – NY

I am a life long member of the fire service a Past Chief of the Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Dept, Copenhagen NY 13626. Dear Chief and Brother Firemen in West Webster, MY Deepest condolences to your Department, Your Men’s Families, Your Community. May God grant you peace and comfort during this extremely difficult time. You should not have to ever endure such a loss as this.

Sincerely,

Scott M Doyle
Copenhagen Fire Dept.
Copenhagen, NY

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire West Webster firefighting family as well as to all the other first responders who witnessed this event.

Bonnie and Caitlyn Hill
widow and daughter of Tom Hill, Past Chief Ontario Fire Company

On this day of peace and love, my thoughts are with you, the West Webster Fire department. The tragic loss of two of your comrades and the serious wounding of the two others has cast a shadow over the day. I hope that in some way you can find the strength to celebrate the lives of these two selfless men and find comfort in each other. I hope the wounded firemen are home soon and recover quickly.

Every single one of you is in our thoughts today.

My prayers go out to all of you, and those victims of this tragedy. It is especially sad this happened to our first reponders, the ones who put their life on the line every day for the community.

our deepest sympathy for you and your families during this difficult time. my husband and I, being volunteer firefighters ourselves, will keep you in our thoughts as will everyone on our dept. such an unthinkable tragedy.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You. Stay strong Brothers.
Ex – Chief Brian Cook Ronkonkoma F.d. Long Island N.Y.

My prayers to all of the victims family and friends. To put their life on the lines for our safety is true heroism. Such a tragedy. God bless.

All of you are in our heavy hearts today. Your Vollie brothers from Illinois want you guys to know you are never alone.

Hasta cuando siguen estas atrocidades

The congregation of Webster Bible Church has been praying for the victims’ families and everyone else affected by this tragedy. As we remember our Savior’s birth, we find comfort in knowing that “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).

Please be sure to contact us if there is anything whatsoever we can do to help you, in addition to our prayers. Thank you for all that you do to serve – at great risk – the citizens of Webster. Know that we are standing with you and salute you with hearts full of admiration and gratitude. God bless you.

por que se siuen ppermitiendo este tipo de cosa mi mas sentido pesame a las familias

CRUZ ROJA ECUATORIANA- MANTA

God bless you all!

The officers & members of the Sandy Hook Vol. Fire & Rescue Co., in Sandy Hook, CT extend our deepest sympathy & prayers in this awful tragedy. We did not lose a firefighter on 12/14/12, but we feel your pain having just experienced a fatal shooting in our town. Our prayers our with the our fellow firefighters at this tragic time.

This is an awful tragedy. RIP to the fallen heroes and my sincere condolences to their families,friends and comrades. And a speedy recovery to the injured. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Steve Entwistle
Bolton,
England

On behalf of my fellow members i extend our deepest sympathies to the firefighters, and their families during this difficult time. May you all find the strength to endure, and recover from this tragedy.
Peter Hornik IV, Captain
Independent Hose Co.
Danbury Ct.

I am a volunteer firefighter in Summitville, IN. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the peace and healing you need.

Rev. Anthony Stone
Pastor, Summitville and Grant UMCs
Firefighter and Chaplain, Summitville Fire Department

May God bless your fallen heroes.. My Thoughts and prayers are with you all

Bob Houston
Phila Fire Dept

I am so sorry for your loss and the loss to the community. You are all true heroes. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.

Like all of us Fire fighters across the world you were risking your lives to help others in their moment of need.
God bless and sleep tight.

My heart breaks for the Fireman and there families, These men volunteer not only there time but risk there lives for people, why someone would want to destroy them and there families I just cannot comprehend. My son is a volunteer in Hamlin, I cannot imagine what they must be going thru. My prayers are with the families during this difficult time.

My prayers go to all of you in West Webster Ny. From Louisburg NC

As a retired paid on call firefighter from Michigan,my heart goes out to the Webster Fire Dept and their families at this very saddening time.

Our prayers and condolences for my fallen brothers and prayers for the safe and complete recovery of all those injured in the line of duty. God be with my brothers and their families.
Jack & Carol Knapp & Family
Chili Fire Dept

I am a resident of West Webster and am proud to know that I am well protected by you brave souls whose mission it is to keep me safe. My heart mourns with you all on this saddest and most tragic of days. Every single one of you is in my thoughts today.

Thinking of the brave men lost, those injured and the families, department members and community residents where this happened. Praying for you all.

Lieutenant
Cape Canaveral Fire Rescue
Florida

I am incredibly saddened by this senseless act of violence and want to express my deepest sympathies to the families and the members of the West Webster Fire Department. On behalf of the Southampton Town (Suffolk County Long Island) EMS Advisory Committee, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

It’s amazing that someone would use the good intentions of people to lure them into something so bad. As a firefighter for 27 years I can’t understand how someone who calls themself a human could do this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are thinking of you. Your brothers in Fort Edward Fire Dept. are behind you and here for anything you need because thats what this is, a brotherhood.

Tim B
Fort Edward Fire Dept.
Washington County NY

My deepest sympathy for your whole Fire Department Families, I know first hand the loss of your Firefighters, as I lost my partner in 1980 on a call. Time will heal wounds but their memories will never be lost, God Bless each and everyone in these troubled time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. As the daughter of a lifelong volunteer fireman in Canandaigua, I know the sacrifice and service you provide to your community. I just can’t get my mind around this event. Know that we hold you tight and send our love to you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your department and families at this time. We never expect to be called upon something like this, but when called upon we respond no matter what and that’s why they call us volunteer’s, because we are special people.
With love,
Webb Volunteer Fire Department, Webb Al.

I am sorry and you have my deepest condolences do not seem nearly adequate. But, that is the best I have to offer to your department, your community and the loved ones of the fallen.
Heroes, Rest in Peace.

Keith Levanway
New York State Environmental Conservation Police

I am sending my deepest sympathies to the families of the fallen, from Holtsville on Long Island. I am a former volunteer fireman who’s heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Honor their courage and treasure the memories!

We Mourn with you and Pray for your families. I cant’t say enough of how sad I am over these events.

Mike Harkey
Chief
Caney VFD
Caney Ok

May God Bless each and every one of you…

My heart goes out to all…

To the families of the fallen and the brotherhood who served with them, my family and I extend our sympathies and prayers to all. Heroes are never forgotten. God speed.

As a past member of an EMS org. that shared coverage with West Webster, I’ve had the privledge to work with some of the Men and Women of W.W.
You folks are all in my prayers, and of the entire Emergency Services community worldwide.
GB

En cette Journée de Noël je souhaite tous le réconfort possible pour les famille des deux pompiers décédé en devoir, mourir au feu ces notre plus grand crainte mais pas mourir tué par balle, non je n’ai jamais imaginé cela. Je suis sincèrement de tous coeur avec vous chère confrère et leurs famille!!! /On this Day of Christmas I wish all the comfort possible for the family two firefighters, I sincerely heart with all you dear colleague and their family. Sylvain, brocher firefighters from Airport Firefighters Montréal, Canada!! I’m gona try to be Thérèse for the funeral. If sombudy know when is the funeral juste let me know at : pompier146@gmail.com

There are so many individuals effected by one mad man. Family, freinds, fellow firefighters, EMT’s, Law enforcement. These are good people whose lives are now changed forever because of a sensless act. He will have his judegment day and will be given a sentence that he well deserves. IF any good came of this it is that one less mad man is roaming the earth. To the families of the two fallen firefighters I express my deepest sympathy. I have lost too many this year (including my wife)and I am glad the year is ending. I only wish it had not have to end on such a sad note. Let us all pray that the last week of the year will be peaceful with no violance and killings. We have had enough and so many that made no sense. 20 childern and teachers, 2 volunteer firefighters going to help save lives, and on and on and on. God bless those fallen heros and thier families. God look over the recovering firefighters in the hospital and bring them home quickley. And last God look over the rest of us and please give us some guideance since we have really lost our way. “Job well done my values and trusted servents” Rest in Peace.

My prayers and thoughts go out to all your members, thier families, the injuried firefighters and the deceased families. As a life long member of the fire and EMS community I am heart broken that this could occur anytime but expecially on Christmas eve. We see tragedy everyday but we continue to dedicate ourselves to helping our communities. We brothers and sisters of the fire and EMS service are here for you. We will pray for all of you and will respond to any and all requests you put forward to help you through this tragedy and in the future. May God bless you during this tragedy and in the wonderful community service you perform.
Sincerely,
Dan Verminski, AEMT-P
Past Chief/ Asst. Chief EMS, Clark Mills VFD
Deputy Chief, Central Oneida Cnty Vol. Amb.

There is little in my mind that could be more tragic than this!! I am a second generation Volunteer Fire Fighter retired after 21 years and both of my boys were third generation Fire Fighters.

All Fire Fighters should be respected for their dedication and service, but none more than the Volunteers that put their life on the line without a second thought!!!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the dedicated volunteers!! May god guide and help you through this time!!!

As a fellow public servant my thoughts and prayers go out to the men and women of WWFD and their families. The honor and dedication they showed to the citizens of Webster should never be forgotten. They are true heros. Rest In Peace. Thank you for everything you do.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Webster Fire Department and their families.

Tomasz Kaczowka and Mike Chiapperini are our heros. We cry for their families and their fellow fire fighters and friends. Tomasz had so much more life to live, but he and Mike are with Jesus, and are truly celebrating Christmas with their Holy Father. Our deepest sympathy to this dedicated volunteer fire department! Bless you all.

Words cannot begin to describe the incredible loss the firefighting and police brotherhood has suffered on this tragic day. The community has suffered a great loss of 2 great men due to the actions of one individual. Deepest sympathy for the families of the 2 men. We must not forget the 2 brothers that suffered great injury and have a long road to recovery. We must keep them and all of the families affected by this tragedy in our thought and prayers. Christmas Eve will never be the same again.

My thoughts and prayers for the fallen and injured. We will be thinking of you on this day.

I am a firefighter in north western New Jersey and I would like to say that our company and our community is keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers everyday. I would like to send condolences from our company as a whole as you fight through the struggle that you are currently faced with on this Christmas Day.

Our Hearts go out to all the FireFighters and the Dept
there are no word that can be said.
Darren O`Hara
Laurentian Hills Fire Dept
Laurentian Hills,Ontario
Canada

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on the terrible loss of your two firemen. Their families, the two injured firemen and their families, and your entire fire company are in my prayers this Christmas season.

Thoughts and Prayers to All West Webster Fire Rescue

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and fellow firefighters of those who lost their lives and those who were injured. God bless those heroes who gave their lives

My deepest sympathies to the families and to the whole department.

Paul Seiden, Long Beach FD, NY Engine 42.

My condolences and prayers are with the family
God Bless them.

My heart is truly saddened by the loss your department has encountered my prayers and condolences go out to the families and the entire fire service family of our fallen brothers. Every day we put our lives on the line to serve and protect our community. Over my career I have lost five of my brothers in the line of duty and it never gets easier. May the good Lord guide you all this time of need and watch over you and your families.
Mel Barnes, Asst. Fire Chief, Ret
Las Vegas, NV.

It is very sad that someone has the indacity to fire apon fellow brothers in the fire department when trying to save someones house may you rest in peace and your familys have a good holliday

There are no words, but there can be prayers. Many prayers for the days to come. We may not be able to have any understanding for this. We can be there for each other and begin to make change. I pray for us all and intensely for those who are personnaly touched by this tragedy. Sandy Nelson RN

Words can not express how we all feel. Mebers and families from your brothers & sisters from the Brighton Fire Distric, Erie County, New York have all of you in our thoughts and paryers.

Condolences to the Polish Firefighters

One word “HEROS”!

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your fallen brothers and all your families today.

Jason Wagner
Fire Captain
Big Tree VFC
Hamburg, NY

Our most sincere and deepest regrets for your tragic loss. Your members and their families will be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times.

York Regional Police
Newmarket Ontario, Canada

On behalf of The Middlesex Fire Department and our family we send our prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your families.

If you need staffing during this difficult time please email me.(first responder or fire)

To my fellow Firefighters with the West Webster Fire Dept. No words can take away your pain for the loss of your brothers. Know that your brother and sister Firefighters across this State and Country are with you at this most difficult time. May your hearts, and the hearts of the Families affected by this, be healed with Gods good grace.

My quiet condolence is valid to the families and members for the killed and injured fire member, as well as the fire women and men of the West Webster Fire Departments. We give our strength and our engagement for the security of the population and always hope which we come back again Healthy to our families and friends. Unfortunately, the number of maniacs rises on and on what makes our job even more dangerous. In thoughts I am with YOU!

Gerd,
Professional Firefighter, + EMT
Cologne / Germany

So very sad for your deparment and the entire community. As a West Webster resident, I always find comfort knowing that you are close by. My deepest sympathy to your close-knit fire fighting families.

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

–General George S. Patton

Please post on this page how we can help the victims’ families and the injured men. My deepest sympathy for this horrific loss.

My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.My deepest sympathy to all of you in your time of sarrow.I wish you all the best.

Lt. Lamont Butler
Marbletown Fire Dept.
Wayne County N.Y.

Bless you all in this terrible tragedy. Rest easy fallen heroes!!

Condolences to the Community, Members and Family thru this tragic event. Your Brother and Sisters are here for support. May God comfort you in these times. God Bless

mein Beileid es waren HELDEN , haben Ihr Leben für unsere Sicherheit gelassen. Meine Gedanken sind bei ihren Angehörigen.
F.Kirisits, Vienna/Austria Europa

mein Beileid, es waren Helden, die für unsere Sicherheit gestorben
sind.

Our deepest condolences and sympathy to the West Webster Fire Department.

Pete Brummel
Captain
Eastside Fire & Rescue
King County, WA

Please accept my condolences over the terrible loss of your first responders. We appreciate everything you do and share your grief over this tragedy. Prayers to your department and community.

Len Z.
Brookfield, CT

Condolences from the Penn Yan Fire Dept. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to your members and their families. God bless.

On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the firefighters’ family, the fire and police departments, and the whole community of West Webster community.

A very sad and dark day for the fire service. Our thoughts and prayers to all of the affected families and the remaining members of the Webster Fire Department. May you find the strength to guide you through this most difficult time.
God bless.

Frank Cantone
Firefighter/EMT and Captain
Neriton Volunteer Fire Company #9
Ithaca Fire Department
Ithaca, NY

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I pray for your continued strength to carry on doing all that you do, and for the speedy recovery of Mr. Scardino and Mr. Hofstetter. May God Bless.

Kevin Hunter
Pearland, TX

RIP Firefighters Ex Chief Pete Caporale Hawthorne Volunteer Fire Company Hawthorne, New York (Westchester County}

Apparently it’s true that there is no longer any routine calls, and we will have to watch our backs in the fire service. Our prayers and condolences go out to our brothers and sisters in your department. Your losses are beyond belief. God bless you as you work through the pain you must be suffering. Your brothers and sisters in the fire service.

Kevin T. McCarthy
President
Hartford Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Washington Co., New York

My deepest sympathies to The Webster Fire Department members and there families!!

Ron Vermilyea
Past Chief/Life member
Sidney Center Fire Department
Sidney Center N.Y.

Our condolences to the West Webster Fire Department and their families.

Fellow Volunteer Firefighters in Crysler, Ontario, Canada

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and fellow firefighters in West Webster during this difficult time.

Bill Evans
Toronto Fire Services
Haz332
Toronto, Canada

Officers and Members of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firemen’s Assoc. We are here for you and you are all in our prays.

What a horror! With a heart filled with sadness I join in sending condolences. I pray God to receive my brothers, murdered while trying to act on their love of neighbor. I pray also for healing and strength for the wounded, brothers wounded by gunshot, and brothers and sisters wounded by grief.

We are sadden to hear of your tragic loss on this Christmas Day.
Our prayers are with you all during this time and forever in our memory. May God watch over you and your loved ones.
M.J.O’Halloran-Commander
City of Toronto
E.M.S.

Hello
I’m very sad about the two killed firefighters and I wish the best for the two injured firefighters!
That’s a horrible story from the US.
Only the best for the other firefighters and the families!

Ludwig,
firefighter from Munich, Germany

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Having previous visited Webster, I am absolutely shocked and saddened. My thoughts are with your family and friends at this sad time. RIP to those brave men, and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. True heroes volunteering to help others.

Bolton, England, UK

On behalf of Andover vol fire I would like extend our deepest sympathy to the families, department and the community of our fallen brothers and a speedy recovery for the injured.
James Dewey jr Chief AVFD

My fellow firefighters and I deeply express our sympathies to your dept on the loss of your ffs in this tragic event. We are so sorry, We are especially saddened by the loss of one of your ffs that came to Mastic Beach, NY during the Hurricane to help out. Please accept our condolences.

Steve Rice
Mastic Beach FD Fire Prevention

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers as each of you work through this tragedy. Nothing said, or written, will ease the sadness stricken apon many family members. Take comfort in knowing to me, true heros were taken and injured while acting under a true and sincere heart. There seems to be no boundaries on this type of madness as our area too has been victimized by a similiar uncomprehensible evil act.
Speaking on behalf of all Clark County WA responders: We’re with you in spirit and wish we could take some of your burden so your families won’t have to. Take care!

thoughts and prayers to all of the families and members of your department. god bless,
Brian Paulson EMT-B
Youngsville Rescue & EMS
Youngsville N.C.

To all my brothers and sisters, my deepest prayers to your members and families for your loss.

Tomy Baker
Past Chief, Branchville Vol Fire Co and Rescue Squad
College Park, MD.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Hudson Falls Vol Fire Dept, we extend our sympathy in your time of sorrow. We pray tonight that
your brothers may rest in peace and we pray for your department.

Chief Michael Fitzgerald

When I’m called to duty,wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save a life, whatever be it’s age.
Help me to embrace a little child before it is to late,or save an older person, from the horror of that fate.
Enable. me to be alert to hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently, to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and give the best of me,to guard my neighbor and protect his property.
And according to your will, I have to lose my life, bless with your protecting hand, my children and my wife.

From a family member of one of your fireman,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the fireman and thier famlies up in Webster. Such a shame and waste of brave souls. Franklin Pa. has you in your prayers.

Tim Lyons

My sincere condolences to your department, and to the families of our
departed Brothers. May you all find the Lord’s Peace in these trying times. God bless you one and all.

All of my friends and I, here in Texas, mourn and pray for the firemen of Webster, and all of their families, and we will continue to do so.

My thoughts & prayers to Webster Fire Dept., their families, and our community, on the loss of these 2 fine firefighters. Prayers to the 2 injured firefighters, and their families. SO saddened by this senseless tragedy…..

Spencerport, NY

The Kenilworth Fire Department would like pass along our thoughts and prayers to our fallen brothers who were taken before their time. God bless them and for the time that we shall meet again. Rest in Peace.

Patrick Talmon
President Kenilworth Fire Deaprtment
Tonawanda, NY

The members of the Mastic Beach Fire Department wish to express our deepest regrets and sympathies to our brothers of West Webster Fire Department and their families. We have had the great privilege and honor of working with Mike and Nick Chiapperini and Justin Basset, who came to our aid in our time of need after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Their selfless acts will always be remembered by their brothers on Long Island, as they came so far to help, living and working with us for 4 days.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mike and FF Tomasz Kaczowka. We pray for the speedy recovery of Joe Hofsetter, Theodore Scardino, and for all the members of West Webster FD and their families. God bless you all.

Our thoughts and prays are with our fallen brothers their fire department and their families. Rest in peace

Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Company No.1 Inc.

From Volunteer Station #66, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. – Our hearts are with you, with the families of our fallen brothers and we pray for their souls. God Bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. From the Bivens, and the Officers and members of the Marlboro VFD.

As a 911 dispatcher and volunteer firefighter here in Tazewell,VA, your department and the fallens’families have been on my mind since heard of this brutal, senseless incident yesterday. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God’s blessings and healing upon you.

JB Kulchar
Tazewell County (VA) Sheriff’s Office/911 Center /Badge 2574
Tazewell Town Fire Department/ Badge 628

My condolences to the families of the fallen and injured,There are no words,My heart goes out to all.
FF Christophe Cornolo
Paris Airport Fire Rescue
France

Brothers deepest sympathy in your loss we in Newtown and Sandy Hook grieve with you after another senseless act of violence As we were told and shown by the outpouring of support you are not alone !!! We the Emeregecy service family are here for you
You are in our Paryers and thoughts
Michael D McCarthy
Chief
Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue
Newtown ct

To the Webster VFD brothers… our hearts go out to you for the unknown future… we can not imagine the hurt you are going through…. just know that we are with you….. Chief Larry Backus, Scriba VFD, Scriba, NY

Sympathies from edmonton canada.. tragic,, senseless.. thioughts and prayers with all of you good folks…

I Want to Send the Pinos Altos Fire and Rescue Departments Condolences Out to Our fellow Fire Fighters and the Familys,You are in Our Prayer’s and Thoughts, we are a New Mexico Fire Dept,it is a Tough one to go thru,Bruce

THoughts and prayers with our brothers in webster. As usual the brotherhood will grow stronger knowing 2 of our brothers are watching over us. you are loved by many and missed by all.
God speed brothers
Dan Holder,Firefighter Adams center fd jefferson county ny

Unbelievable and very sad for every fireman in the world, our thought are with you and your families. We cannot understand people like this attacking our brothers. In moments like this all firmen ar one big famliy, all the best from
VFD Haar,
Munich Germany

Today we mourn for our fallen brothers and the families that have been affected by this senseless act of violence against men and women who put thier lives on the line everyday. Rest now my brothers. You will be missed by all. God Bless.

-NYS OMH Officers

My deepest condolences go out to the families and the department,things like this are not suppose to happen. 4th Ass.John Downey,Cadyville Fire Dept.,Clinton County

Our heartfelt sympathy to those wounded and to the families of those killed in the tragic events of December 24th. Please know that all of us in the Vestal Volunteer Fire Department are thinking of you at this tragic time and will keep you in our prayers. They died doing what they loved to do, help others. “There is no great love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”.

To our brother and sisters in Webster. All of Scandia Fire and Rescue have you in our prayers. Nothing can be said to rationalize what has happened to you along other events in our world.
Keep strong, get the help you need and keep the spirit alive as you know we are all behind you and with you.
Erich Kertzscher Scandia Fire and Rescue Scandia MN.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the fallen and injured as well as to your entire department. We depend upon firefighters every day in our communities, and to think that someone would ruthlessly murder these amazing people is beyond my comprehension.

My sincere condolences to the families, friends, and members of the West Webster Fire District in the tragic loss of your firefighters.
Thoughts and prayers for the speedy recovery of your injured firefighters.
Howard Peiffer, ex-chief
Palm Coast Fire Rescue, Florida

On behalf of the Lindenhurst Fire Dept our prayers are with your deparment and members.

Jim Gallagher
Chief of Dept
Lindenhurst Fire Dept

To the fallen, Thank you from the bottom of our heart for our protection and your sacrifice that you unselfishly give. Our heartfelt condolences to those hero’s families, friends and colleagues…We are so sorry for your loss….my wife and I send our thoughts and prayers from Oceanside, California. God bless you and yours. Our love to all of you.

On behalf of the firefighters and officers of our department I offer our thoughts and prayers to your firefighters and families. This is truly a terrible event that affects us all. We will fly our flags at half staff in memory.
Deputy Chief, East Rockingham Fire Dept. Rockingham, NC

We have just woken up to the tragic news here in Aus. I am so sorry to here fellow firefighters have fallen uneccessary in their duty to the community. I am so greatfull our gun culture is completely different here. My sincere condolences to the deparetment and families. Norm McWilliam Station Officer and Justice of the Peace.

To all our brother and sister firefighters of Webster Please let me first say that the loss of two of your brothers must hurt beyond words.Please express our condolences and thoughts to the families and to our brother and sister members. I am unable to express the shock I felt and the level of pride I feel for fellow volunteer fire fighters .You bravery will never be forgotten
Don Young
Firefighter \Quarter Master
Neebing Emergency Services
Neebing Ontario, Canada

From E-54, L-4, B-9 pride of midtown FDNY our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the families of the deceased and injured. May the brothers injured recover quickly, and the brothers who passed rest in peace.

From the Odessa Fire Dept. we are very sorry for the loss of your firefighters. This is a very tragic thing that happened and we mourn this loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Chief Mike Tomassi, Odessa Fire Dept. Odessa, NY

Our prayers are with the families of the firefighters and WWVFD. We all feel the loss of our brothers you will not be forgotten. Phillip Utt Beaver VFD Beaver WV

The members of Ladder 1, Ridgefield Park, NJ Fire Department share your loss and grieve with you. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers

You are all in our Thoughts & Prayers. God Bless the fallen and the survivors.
Thomas Galliford, Asst Chief
Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Co
Bethel, CT

There are no words to explain this senseless act of violence against first responders. I am truly sorry for your loss. Your jobs are difficult on a good day and to have to bury fallen comrades is unconscionable. I commend your bravery and pray for your healing in this tragedy.

Our department would like to extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters at your department. We are deeply saddened for the loss to your department and to the Emergency Services community. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Past Chief Patrick Quinlan
Richmond Fire Department
Honeoye, NY

To all of you at Webster VFD I offer my deepest sympathies> Thoughts and Prayers go out to all the Brothers and Sisters and families during these tough times. George Guilmette Somersworth, NH Fire and Rescue

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families.

Bay Ridge Vol. Fire Company
Queensbury, NY

We are very sad to hear about the loss of your beloved firefighters. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with their families as they deal with such a tremendous loss. Our deepest sympathies to you all.

Sincere condolences on the loss of your fellow firefighters. I know first hand how it feels to lose 2 crew members in the line of duty. This is truely a senseless act. Stay strong, we are all thinking of you in your time of need.
Brett Long
Volunteer Firefighter
North Perth FD, Ontario, Canada

To our brothers at WWFD, our hearts go out to you and the families of our fallen brothers.May God bless and be with you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the fallen and injured firefighters. Chris Aldous Corinth NY

Thoughts and prayers for all the members of your community who have to deal with this unthinkable tragedy. A special “Thankyou” for all who volunteer, sacrifice and give so much of “your” time for us.

The events that unfolded yesterday were so extremely sad and distracting. The overwhelming feelings that I felt while learning about the tragedy and with all the updates just took the joy right out the holiday for me. My heart goes out to all the families directly affected by the horrific day. I think it took something from so many yesterday and if I could tell all the heros in this event how grateful and appreciated their hard work and dedication is and they will never be forgotten. My thoughts were with each and everyone of them yesterday and today and in many days to come. Again, even though there are no words to take away any of the suffering, please know there are people out here that really do care and if I could do anything to ease the pain, I certainly would. This was so senseless, and now we have to try to find something that makes sense from this?? Its hard to wrap my head around.

Fireman’s Prayer
When I am called to duty, God
whenever flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age.

Help me to embrace a little child
Before it’s too late,
Or some older person
from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me,
To guard my neighbor
And protect his property.

And if according to Your will
I have to lose my life,
Please bless with Your protecting hand
My children and my wife.

Our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen brothers and the friends and families of these Brave Heros! May God bless you all in this tough time.

I am saddened for your Department in this tough time and considering the time of year. I hope to travel a long trip to attend and respect my fellow volunteer members.

From Newtown, CT to Webster, NY: Sending you condolences on the horrible tragedy that occurred in Webster yesterday from here in Newtown, CT. My long-time friend and college roommate lives in Webster with her husband who is a West Webster Firehouse social member. She’s been sending me prayers for 11 days now in Newtown, and now I am returning the favor to West Webster. So sorry to share in this kind of insanity with you. My prayers for the families and friends of the victims and for the town of Webster and surrounding area.

I have always been proud of the volunteer system. We all hope for our members to grow old and happy. This is what breaks your heart that these men didn’t have that chance. My heart breaks for all the members of WWFD, you know these men will never be forgotten. I pray for all of West Webster Fire Dept.

I wish God’s Blessings on the souls of our lost brothers, but also on the friends and family who remain. Our hearts share your pain.

John P. Bondrew
Past Captain,Levittown Rescue 4
current member, East Durham VFC.

I came with my family on Christmas Day Night with candles to salute our heros. These were beautiful men that put theirs on the line every day. I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. We are praying for peace today and we know their are some special angels in heaven. God Bless you on your new journey in life, you will always be remembered for the sacrifices that you made.

GOODNIGHT AND GOD BLESS

Goodbye is such a hard thing to say
When the person we love had to go away
So we look above
At the stars in the sky
And send all our beautiful angels
All our love
We all hated to see you go
But alas our angels you must rest
So Into Gods hands
We have placed the very best
Rest now sweet angels
Goodnight
Love and God bless
copyright© Jo Dalton

On behalf of the Highton Fire Brigade 100% volunteer(Country Fire Authority) Aust. I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to the families of the Fire Fighters and to your Brigade members over the recent senseless tragic incident. R.I.P

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and fellow firefighters.
Past Chief Flickner
Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department

Deepest sympathies to our brothers in West Webster FD and the community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of your members and their families. If there is anything that we can do please do not hesitate to contact us.

Bryan Kelly, Chief
East Moriches FD, LINY

On behalf of the West Walworth Ladies Auxiliary our sincere condolences to the West Webster Fire department family. Wishes for speedy recovery for your injured fire fighters and the loss of two of your brothers.

Our sympathies to the family and friends of the fallen fire firefighters and best wishes and thoughts to the injured and their families. The senselessness of this tragedy should not deter us from our mission.

Mark H. Halloran President
Collins Center Fire Company
Collins NY

Our prayers and deepest sympathies for the loss of two brave men. We also wish a speedy recovery to your injured FF’s.

Cutchogue Fire Department, N.Y.

From Madison County Volunteer Firefighters
James Sandmeier Chief

A Fireman’s’ Gloves

A fireman’s gloves hold many things
From elderly arms to a kids broken swing
From the hand they shake and the back they pat
To the tiny claw marks of another treed cat
At 2am they are filled with chrome
From the DUI who was on her way home
And the equipment they use to roll back the dash
From the family she involved in that crash

The brush rakes in spring, wear the palms out
When the wind does a 90 to fill them with doubt
The thumb of the glove wipes the sweat from the brow
Of the face of a fireman who mutters What Now?

They hold an inch and three quarters flowing one twenty five
So the ones going in, come back alive
When the regulators ring; then there isn’t too much
But the bypass valve the eagerly clutch

The rescue equipment, the ropes, the C collars
The lives they saved never measured in dollars
Are the obvious things a fireman’s gloves hold
Or so that is what I’ve always been told

But there are other things those gloves touch
Those are the things we all need so much

The hold back the rage on that 3am call
They hold in the fear when you’ve lost the wall
They hold back the pity, agony, sorrow
They hold in the desire to do it tomorrow.

A glove, just a glove till it’s on a firefighter
Who worked all day just to pull an all nighter
And into the fray they charge without fear
At the sound of help they think they hear.

Off comes the gloves when the call is done
And into the pocket until the next run
The hands become lonely and cold for a bit
And even shake just thinking of it
They’re not so brave now; their hands they can’t hind
I guess it just means they are human inside

And though some are paid and others are not
The gloves fell the same when its cold or its hot
To someone you’re helping to just get along
When you fill them with love, you always feel strong

And so when I go on my final big ride
I hope to have my gloves close by my side
To show to St. Peter at the heavenly Gates
Cause as we all know, Firefighters just don’t wait

Alabama

Our hearts go out to our brothers and thier families. We all answer the alarm and are put into harms way but never think it will be something like this. We are are all with you on your journey. May you rest in peace. My deepest respect for firefighter 312 who’s transmissions brought tears to me as I listened. Speedy recovery to you my brave brother….Chief Tom Magno, Dix Hills FD, Dix Hills NY.

Thoughts and prayers from your brothers and sisters of the Wallace (WV) Volunteer Fire Department.

The sorrow I feel for everyone cannot be put into words. I grew up with Chic & many members of both fire departments in Webster.Now in N.Carolina it sadens me I cannot be there in this time of need.My prayers are with all of you & your families. GOD BLESS.

On behalf of the North Chittenango Vol Fire Co we extend our deepest condolences to your fire dept. Stay strong brothers

Deputy Chief
Ralph Deforest

I would like to have known you guys, i am proud, very proud that we are Brothers and i stand with all Firefighters in saluting you.
No one could have expected this, its a dangerous thing we do but it breaks my heart when the ultimate sacrifice comes at the hand of a man who couldnt walk in the boots you wore.
Go with God my Brothers, rest in Peace.

I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to your entire Dept., community, and the families of these two brave young men. It is extremly sad that someone would do this to anyone in EMS, especially Fire Fighters! I will say, this event has made me even more aware of my surroundings than before when responding to all calls. We are taught scene safety first, but never expect to be shot at and killed when responding to a fire call. May they rest in peace! To the injured Fire Fighters, I am sorry for the loss of your brothers. I hope you make a speedy recovery and may god bless you all!!!

EMT-B
Woodbury Heights, NJ

On behalf of the Hartford CT Honor Guard Society., We wish your community our deepest condolences.

Lt Greg Sargis
Hartford,CT

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two slain firefighters and their injured brothers. May God’s Love shine down on these families and help them find peace.
Ray Brusco
Captain
Rochdale Fire Company #1 Inc.
Arlington Fire District
Poughkeepsie, NY

WHO AM I? I I AM THE ONE:
Who comes to your home in the middle of the night,
Who responds to car accidents,
Who faces the bitter cold,
Who braves the intense heat,
Who searches for your child,
Who performs CPR,
Who rescues an animal,
Who goes into a burning building when all others are coming out,
Who constantly trains to save lives,
Who is on duty seven days a week,
Who sometimes doesn’t see family for days because of an emergency,
Who visits your children at school to talk about fire safety,
Who you see every day but you don’t know my name,
Who doesn’t get paid fore my service,
Who is proud of what I do for you and my community,
I am the one who will give my life to save yours,

WHO AM I? I AM A VOLUNTEER!!!
Poem By Barry Knights of Kinderhook FD

Thoughts & Prayer go out to the West Webster Fire Fighters, their Families & the Webster Community
Stephen Niles
Xerox Fire Dept – Fire Marshal/Chief
Pultneyville Fire Company – Fire Fighter

heartbroken

Deepest condolences to all of the families who are now grieving for their loved ones, to all of the Firefighter colleagues. These brave men died doing the job that they were committed to. They were members, not only of Webster FD, but also the international brotherhood of firefighters. The thoughts of the UK firefighters are with you.

Dave West
Retired Watch Commander – Midhurst Fire Station, UK

To all at West Webster Fire Department,

From ‘across the pond’ the heartfelt sympathies of your colleagues at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, UK, are with you and your families at this sad and tragic time.
May God’s blessing be upon you all at this time.

Steve Worrall

Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service
Brigade Headquarters
St Michael’s Street
Shrewsbury SY1 2HJ
Shropshire, UK

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