Irish Cathedral gutted by fire Christmas Day

All I wanted to say was to remember to thank God that no one was injured and I most especially want to thank the brave fire and police personnel. I know, having grown up in the snow belt in the USA, fighting a fire in sub freezing temperatures is one of the most difficult and dangerous challenges. A cathedral can be rebuilt, and the people's faith continues in their heart, but a fire fighter's life cannot be restored, so I thank them for all they have done and am glad that they are safe, while they strive to determine the cause.

My condolences to the Bishop and his diocese and parishes.

Article and photographs in the local paper:

www.longfordleader.ie

Pause to remember a fireman, RIP

I am so moved by his loss, on the job, of a stroke, at the age of 47. He was a World Trade Center first responder and survived their fall. I know his family must be so shocked and sorrowful. I am proud at the thousands who turned out to support his family and pay their respects.

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/thousands-mourn-firefighter-paul-warhola-at-funeral-1.1380392