  Westsideffd Member Username: Westsideffd Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2008 |
It is with deep regret to announce the death of Senior Fire Fighter Walter Harris,he died this morning after becoming trapped while fighting a house fire, he was transported to the hospital where he died.My deepest sympathy to his family and all my brothers and sisters of the Detroit Fire Department. | ||
Scs_scooter Member Username: Scs_scooter Post Number: 117 Registered: 07-2006 |
My prayers to Mr Harris and his family. | ||
Karl_jr Member Username: Karl_jr Post Number: 330 Registered: 06-2007 |
May we all pray for the repose of the soul Firefighter Harris and may the Lord assuage the pain of his family and brothers. | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 876 Registered: 02-2007 |
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Firefighter Walter Harris and to his brothers and sisters in the Department. | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1401 Registered: 06-2006 |
Our hearts and prayers go with him and are always with his family! | ||
7051 Member Username: 7051 Post Number: 179 Registered: 02-2006 |
More info. on Walter Harris... http://www.wusa9.com/news/colu mnist/blogs/2008/11/detroit-fi refighter-dies-in-fire-at.html | ||
Macknwarren Member Username: Macknwarren Post Number: 84 Registered: 10-2007 |
The Free Press is reporting now the fire was deliberately set. No major surprise, but even more tragic. | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 877 Registered: 02-2007 |
Hopefully the arsonist will be caught and charged with murder. The fire academy needs to rethink their stand on entering vacant buildings that are on fire. The brothers and sisters in the DFD shouldn't have to risk their lives for a vacant building that is doomed for the demolition ball anyway. They should surround and drown the fire, not take one step on the building. Why risk the lives of any member of the DFD to put out a fire in a vacant home? | ||
Bulletmagnet Member Username: Bulletmagnet Post Number: 1809 Registered: 01-2007 |
I can't speak as an expert, because I am not a firefighter. But, isn't a burning house considered occupied until proven otherwise? Could there have been a squatter in there, and how would they know? The firefighter who died was a veteran and presumably knew what he was doing. Nothing is sorrier then a loss likes this one. It is unlikely that the arsonist will be caught. This is a problem that has been going on far too long, at a price way too high. | ||
Wykkidx Member Username: Wykkidx Post Number: 76 Registered: 12-2004 |
Another Hero of our City has fallen, May his soul rest in peace. | ||
Jtf1972 Member Username: Jtf1972 Post Number: 76 Registered: 08-2008 |
Damn. An unnecessary death of a man who lived to save and protect us. Rest in peace, Mr. Harris. And thank you. God Bless. | ||
Servite76 Member Username: Servite76 Post Number: 107 Registered: 02-2008 |
According to Lt Steve Kirshner who was interviewed on WXYZ channel 7. It sounded like the fire had already been contained and they were in there doing some "mop and clean up work" when part of the structure collapsed. Very tragic. God bless his family and the DFD. Thank you Firefighter Walter Harris. | ||
Lowell Moderator Username: Lowell Post Number: 5155 Registered: 09-2003 |
Very tragic. May he rest in peace and his family and friends find comfort. My deepest respect goes out to him and all of those who put their lives on the line for our public safety. | ||
Eriedearie Member Username: Eriedearie Post Number: 3996 Registered: 08-2007 |
Heaven has another angel from Detroit. RIP Walter Harris. I hope there is not a day that goes by that the arsonist responsible is not tormented by what they did. | ||
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289 Post Number: 695 Registered: 08-2007 |
A very sad day for all in the 'Detroit Family'. May Firefighter Harris rest in peace and thoughts and prayers be with his family and friends. | ||
Eastsidedame Member Username: Eastsidedame Post Number: 651 Registered: 12-2006 |
So sorry to hear about this. Thanks to all of you firefighters for keeping us safe. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 9274 Registered: 11-2004 |
These brave men & women put up with so much in their day-to-day occupations that we almost take them for granted. May God protect them all and care for Mr. Harris' loved ones. | ||
Fnemecek Member Username: Fnemecek Post Number: 2956 Registered: 12-2004 |
The soul of Senior Fire Fighter Walter Harris, as well as needs of his family, will be in my thoughts and prayers. Does anyone know if funeral arrangements have been as of yet? | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1402 Registered: 06-2006 |
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 475 Registered: 04-2008 |
The rule should be: No firefighter should go into a building unless he/she is absolutely certain someone is inside and absolutely certain that they will not endanger themselves. | ||
Maddog Member Username: Maddog Post Number: 28 Registered: 04-2007 |
"One Stupid Fire Gone Forever" Please Vist http://www.detroitfirefighters .net/ Rest in Peace Brother Walt You Will be Missed and a Friend & A Brother Firefighter... Thank You Dennis Walus | ||
Buyamerican Member Username: Buyamerican Post Number: 878 Registered: 02-2007 |
Visitation: http://detroitfiremensfund.org / | ||
Jaycee Member Username: Jaycee Post Number: 4 Registered: 09-2008 |
Retroit, How do you know that absolutely nobody is inside a dwelling? Unless you have xray vision that is impossible. | ||
Detroit_signal Member Username: Detroit_signal Post Number: 64 Registered: 02-2007 |
My condolences and prayers go out to the Harris family. God bless you. God bless the DFD. | ||
Peterhuntprincess Member Username: Peterhuntprincess Post Number: 38 Registered: 03-2008 |
My condolences to the family. I went to high school with his son, who is also a fire fighter. My heart goes out to the family of James and others who have lost loved ones in the line of duty... | ||
Dfd Member Username: Dfd Post Number: 905 Registered: 09-2004 |
Here is an article from firehouse web site. firehouse.com story | ||
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher Post Number: 1403 Registered: 06-2006 |
My dad said exactly what the other FFs are saying, "What a waste of a great guy". Detroit is one of very few depts that charge into burning buildings. Other depts fight from the outside (unless they have confirmation that people are trapped). DFD goes into vacant buildings all the time. What a shame. | ||
Westsideffd Member Username: Westsideffd Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2008 |
Despite the comments made about the tactics of the Detroit Fire Department, the fact remains that a man lost his life fighting a fire that was deliberately set ! A reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for setting the fire. |
