We here in West Virginia would like to send out our condolences, we know what loosing someone is all about. We lost our son in the Ghent Explosion 2007. It is and was a tragic lost for our family and the department. He too, at the time of his death was 24. There is nothing more tragic then to have to bury a child. We remember him as the prankster and loved pulling jokes, and the beautiful smile he always had, that is what keeps us going and he wouldn't want us walking around sad. Again, our prayers go out to the department, we are on the Sophia City Fire Department and we will continue to keep the family in our prayers. May God Bless.