[ Fire Fighters Prayer ]
When I am called to duty, God wherever flames may rage,
give me strength to save a life, whatever be its age.
Help me to embrace a little child before it's too 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 to 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,
bless with your protecting hand my loving family from strife.
"In loving memory"
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COLUMBUS COUNTY --
11/16/2006
A tornado hit this morning just west of Riegelwood, and at least eight people are dead and many more injured. Officials call the storm the worst disaster they've ever seen in the county.
The funnel cloud touched down before 6:40 a.m. Thursday, leaving overturned mobile homes and devastation in its wake.
Officials say there was no way to warn residents of the possibility of a tornado.
Thirty homes were damaged and 410 houses were without power throughout the day.
He says it is one of the worst tragedies he's ever seen.