Xameil Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I was reluctant to post this, and am only posting the link. This was a co-worker/friend of mine. Granted not the best of friends, but a friend. Maybe it's selfish of me, but all I can think of is how I don't spend enough time with my daughter and gf and work too damn much, because you never know when it will all be gone. RIP friend, may your heroism be rewarded, and remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Damn, that's horrible. Sorry about your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 My thoughts and condolences to you and the Decatur family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 wow...thats really sad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Horrible to hear anytime a child dies, much less three. Having lost a child I know firsthand the pain that hits you when you realize what is happening. I know that your friend did all that he could to get to and save his children and will be rewarded for his unselfishness and undying love. My prayers go out to his friends and family.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 It's tough to put into words, how something like this makes you feel. But all I can say is that the wife, and the rest of the family will be in my thoughts. I hope they can move forward from this, and use the tragedy as a source of strength and courage in their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaroopm Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Mr. Decatur did a noble thing - that's all one can say about it. To Xameil, thanks for posting the article and sharing your thoughts. I'm sorry for your loss. This article reminded of something I learned in fire safety training, and I'm sharing it because it would never have occurred to me before I was told - it's important for families to set up a "meeting point" outside the home in case of fire. There have been tragic cases where a noble parent (like Mr. Decatur) has gone back into a burning house to save his kids, and ended up losing his life - when all the while the kids were safe outside but just on the other side of the house, so the parent had no idea the kids were safe. If the family has a pre-determined "meeting point" set up, then you will know for sure if anyone is still in the house or if everyone is safe outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxito Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Wow. I am sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and the Decatur family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Wow, that's sad. Something like that happened in Myrtle Beach about a week ago. The father swam out to rescue his children who were too far out and he saved them, but ended up drowning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Man, that is the one thing I am always OCD about before I leave the house, is making sure everything is turned off or unplugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Mr. Decatur did a noble thing - that's all one can say about it.To Xameil, thanks for posting the article and sharing your thoughts. I'm sorry for your loss. This article reminded of something I learned in fire safety training, and I'm sharing it because it would never have occurred to me before I was told - it's important for families to set up a "meeting point" outside the home in case of fire. There have been tragic cases where a noble parent (like Mr. Decatur) has gone back into a burning house to save his kids, and ended up losing his life - when all the while the kids were safe outside but just on the other side of the house, so the parent had no idea the kids were safe. If the family has a pre-determined "meeting point" set up, then you will know for sure if anyone is still in the house or if everyone is safe outside. What you said Swaroop. This is an incredibly sad story. Perhaps the best thing one can do to honor Mr. Decatur is to go home and do exactly what is suggested above. There's a reason the fire folks belabor the point to never, ever run back into a burning building. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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