Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Louis ...
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Louis ...: "( This book is a helpful and entertaining companion to the monuments of the most historic city in America. The delightful neighborho...
Monday, September 12, 2016
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Boston Bronze Monument Book? The L...
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Boston Bronze Monument Book? The L...: Who Is Using My Boston Bronze Monument Book? The Lentz Family From Connecticut thats who. Lentz Family discovering The Firemen's Mo...
Who Is Using My Boston Bronze Monument Book? The Lentz Family From Connecticut thats who.
Who Is Using My Boston Bronze Monument Book? The Lentz Family From Connecticut thats who. |
| Lentz Family discovering The Firemen's Monument Located On Comminwealth Ave Boston, MA |
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| Bronze and Granite Firemenns Monument by Ted Clausen and Peter White |
Vendome Firemen Monument (1997)
Commonwealth Ave Mall Dartmouth Street Ted Clausen and Peter White, Sculptors Bronze / Granite
A reminder of impending death penetrates and surrounds me as I approach this work of art, this memorial for all Firemen who risk their lives for all of us each day that they stand watch.
When that Bell Rings We are All the Same, We are a Team, We have One Job to do. FF Thomas W. Beck with Engine Co. 32 March 22, 1937 – June 17, 1972
2:35 PM There is smoke in the Café of the Hotel Vendome on Commonwealth Ave / Dartmouth
2:40 PM Fire Fighters arrive, finding smoke and flames
coming from the third and fourth floors
Fire Fighter Joseph F. Boucher, JRS January 10, 1944-June 17, 1972
2:45 PM District Four Reports Box 1571 a working fire 2:46 PM A second alarm is struck
Lt. Thomas J. Carroll Engine Co. 32
May 18, 1925-June 17, 1972
3:02 PM A third alarm is struck.
We save lives and property. We are no heroes. We do what we love. We do our jobs.
- Fire Fighter Charles E. Dolan Ladder Co. 13 September 6, 1924-June 17, 1972
We don’t talk about the tragic fires. It would be too much. We go home to our families.
Commonwealth Ave Mall Dartmouth Street Ted Clausen and Peter White, Sculptors Bronze / Granite
A reminder of impending death penetrates and surrounds me as I approach this work of art, this memorial for all Firemen who risk their lives for all of us each day that they stand watch.
When that Bell Rings We are All the Same, We are a Team, We have One Job to do. FF Thomas W. Beck with Engine Co. 32 March 22, 1937 – June 17, 1972
2:35 PM There is smoke in the Café of the Hotel Vendome on Commonwealth Ave / Dartmouth
2:40 PM Fire Fighters arrive, finding smoke and flames
coming from the third and fourth floors
Fire Fighter Joseph F. Boucher, JRS January 10, 1944-June 17, 1972
2:45 PM District Four Reports Box 1571 a working fire 2:46 PM A second alarm is struck
Lt. Thomas J. Carroll Engine Co. 32
May 18, 1925-June 17, 1972
3:02 PM A third alarm is struck.
We save lives and property. We are no heroes. We do what we love. We do our jobs.
- Fire Fighter Charles E. Dolan Ladder Co. 13 September 6, 1924-June 17, 1972
We don’t talk about the tragic fires. It would be too much. We go home to our families.
3:06 PM A fourth alarm is struck.
Lt. John E. Hanbury, Jr. Ladder Co. 13 May 20, 1926 - June 17, 1972
“Our families know that each day could be our last. It’s just part of the work.”
FF Richard B. Magee Engine Co. 33 September 17, 1932 - June 17, 1972
“The worst is death, but you learn to let go. You wouldn’t be able to do your job.”
5:28 PM Without warning four floors of the Vendome collapse, burying twenty-five firefighters
“There is the unknown in every fire. You do your job, follow the plan: still something can go wrong.”
FF Paul Murphy Engine Co. 32 March 5, 1936 - June 17, 1972
2:00 AM Fire Fighters search the rubber until all are accounted for. Nine fire fighters are dead, sixteen are injured. “Investigators reveal that the Vendome did not collapse because of the fire, but from structural weakness.”
Lt. John E. Hanbury, Jr. Ladder Co. 13 May 20, 1926 - June 17, 1972
“Our families know that each day could be our last. It’s just part of the work.”
FF Richard B. Magee Engine Co. 33 September 17, 1932 - June 17, 1972
“The worst is death, but you learn to let go. You wouldn’t be able to do your job.”
5:28 PM Without warning four floors of the Vendome collapse, burying twenty-five firefighters
“There is the unknown in every fire. You do your job, follow the plan: still something can go wrong.”
FF Paul Murphy Engine Co. 32 March 5, 1936 - June 17, 1972
2:00 AM Fire Fighters search the rubber until all are accounted for. Nine fire fighters are dead, sixteen are injured. “Investigators reveal that the Vendome did not collapse because of the fire, but from structural weakness.”
FF Joseph P. Sanivk Ladder Co. 13
August 8, 1924 - June 17, 1972
Sometimes you have to say
“There’s nothing more we could
have done.”
Losing a fire fighter brings back every other loss.”
Taken from the Stone
Boston Is America, America is Boston!
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" can be purchased at local bookstores in the Boston Area and on Amazon.com
Losing a fire fighter brings back every other loss.”
Taken from the Stone
Boston Is America, America is Boston!
"Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" can be purchased at local bookstores in the Boston Area and on Amazon.com
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Willia...
Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us: Who Is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? Willia...: William E. Bach from Madison, WI. exclaims , " I and my family find this guide book informative and clear about the where abouts of ...
Who Is Using My Boston Monument Guide Book? William E. Bach of Madison, Wi That's Who.
William E. Bach from Madison, WI. exclaims ,
" I and my family find this guide book informative and clear about the where abouts of all these historical artistic monuments in and around the Boston, MA neighborhoods."
Louise Morse from North Easton, MA; Aleksandr I Fedorenko from Brookline, MA; Catherine Bongiolatti from Brewster, MA all comment,
"This Boston Monument Guide book has made our repeated visits to Boston Common, Boston Public Gardens, The North End, The Down town Financial District and other Boston neighborhoods much more pleasant. Locating these hundreds of monuments memorials statues by using these easy to use maps and referring to the 'List of Sculptors and List of Sculptures' has enhanced our learning experienc about Boston's history and art."
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| Boston, MA Appeal To The Great Spirit |
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| Inspiration for Liberty Boston, MA |
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| Mayor Maurice J. Tobin Boston, MA |
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| Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall Map |
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| Creature Pond Boston, MA |
My Book 'Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us" can be purchased at local book shops in Boston, MA and on Amazon.com
Boston Is America, America is Boston!
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