Posted on 10/04/2001 9:29:36 AM PDT by Taxman
A 53-year-old man died in an early morning house fire in southeast Houston today.
The man, whose name has not yet been released [I confirmed that this was, indeed, my FRiend, Herb Meadows, known to all of us on FRee Republic by his screen name, "CHIEF negotiator"] was found by Houston firefighters in a bathroom in the rear of his home in the 8000 block of Glencrest, after the house burned about 1:30 a.m.
Firefighters said the man's wife told them she was watching television in the home's living room when she heard a loud pop and her husband shouting from the back of the home.
The woman tried unsuccessfully to rescue her husband, firefighters said. She was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation symptoms.
Firefighters said it appeared the man tried to get out of the burning home, but the heavy smoke entered the bathroom, where he collapsed.
Arson investigators are at the scene of the fire this morning looking for its cause.
My prays are with his family.
BUMP
So long soldier. He may have desired to die in battle,
but death is never listless, as men are wont to be.
RIP Marine.
That's two freepers in the last 30 days.
Semper Fi brother
btw, check the duty roster; you have Pearly Gate watch tomorrow
Thanks for letting us know, and please keep us updated on the cause of the fire.
Another warrior has received the call.
Til the bye and bye when we shall meet,
With tears of joy each shall greet.
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To: Guerito
"Some people live an entire life time and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world,
but the Marines don't have that problem."
Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America
25 Posted on 05/23/2001 07:27:54 PDT by CHIEF negotiator
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Stand Tall Marine, The Streets of Heaven are safer now, Rest in Peace
I'm am just stunned by this terrible news! :(
Chief Negotiator was on of my favorite posters here, and I just posted on his thread last night, I'm so glad I did.
I'm going to save it, it was a classic and all about his proud MARINE Tradition.
I know that he had some very good friends on this forum, and I can't imagine this painful loss.
If there is anything special they are doing for his family, please let us know!
What a terrible loss for his wife and family....and for all his friends/fans here at Free Republic.....
My prayers go out to Chief Negotiator and his family!
Rest in piece, Chief.
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