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Who are the Charleston 9?
On June
18th 2007, 9 Firefighters were lost in a Charleston, SC Sofa Warehouse
fire. It was the largest loss of Fire Department personnel in a single
incident since the 9/11 Terrorist attacks. In an effort to help the families
of these fallen men, Laddie Williams, an Augusta Firefighter, and Scott
Rousseau, a friend and Bike Mechanic, will embark on a cross-country bike
ride. Departing from Palm Springs, CA on September 11th, 2007, Laddie and Scott
will ride an average of 100 to 120 miles each day and stay at Fire Stations
all across the Country. This ride will showcase the family aspect of the Fire
profession by providing housing and meals along the 2600 mile route. Local
Departments will help arrange for media coverage to draw attention to the
ride and increase fundraising in their communities.
Laddie and Scott
would like to thank the following supporters, without whom this ride would
not have been possible:
Heather and Kate
The Augusta Fire Department
Outspokin' Bicycles of Augusta
Andy Jordan's Bicycle Warehouse
International Association of Firefighters
www.swagger.com
www.eventmsllc.com
Firehouse Subs
Giro
Kenda
Myogenesis
Clif Bar
Banacom
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