New York | Firehouse Opposite the 9/11 Site: Ten House(1)
Standing on that land etched with the scars of history, the solemnity hits you deep in the heart. ๐ข๐ The firehouse (Ten House) is just a street away from Ground Zero. ๐They were not only witnesses but also the first to rush into the smoke and flames during that catastrophe. The memorial wall inscribed with the names of 343 firefighters silently speaks of the ultimate form of human courageโknowing it was hell, yet walking towards the fire. ๐ข๐ Instant Sacrifice and Eternal Guardianship: When the first plane hit the North Tower, the firefighters instinctively ran towards the direction everyone else was fleeing from. ๐ They climbed upwards with heavy gear, with one clear goal: to save lives. Behind those 343 names are 343 mornings of shattered families and a massive, unhealable wound in the firefighting community. ๐ข๐ Ten House itself lost 6 members. ๐That wall is not just a memorial; it's an indelible scar and an eternal badge of honor for this fire station. #NewYork ๐๐