Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The 343

 When everyone was rushing out, they were the ones rushing in. After the collapse, and well in to the next day, rescue workers at the sight heard noises that sounded like a chorus of crickets.
They came from the VIPER, a locating beacon worn by emergency workers. When the worker does not move for several seconds, the beacon goes off. The longer the person does not move the louder the chirpping.
On 9/11 the vipers were chirrping underneath the massive pile of rubble. The noise was extremely loud, because 343 beacons were all going off at the same time.. A haunting reminder to all those there of the sacrifice and lives lost.....


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  1. MattSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for posting this.

    My brother and father both are firemen, and along with the shock of the attack itself and all the people dying that day, it seemed extra tuff thinking about the 343 that died and knowing what their families were feeling to some extent.

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    1. Jacked Up Glock MomSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM

      My dad was a local firefighter for over 35 years. So, like you and your family, we felt a connection with those guys and their families. Hearing about the story of the emergency beacons, chokes me up every time.

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  2. kymberSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    we will never forget JUGM! i promise!

    your friend,
    kymber

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  3. Mamma BearSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    God Bless you for remembering the 1st responders. They are truly our heroes.

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