[AppyPappy]

I figured BCM stood for Battalion Chief Moran. BCM listed his occupation on the occupation thread as Battalion Chief and I found this thread.

To: Lazamataz

Trees are occasionally pulled down to position fire department vehicles, however that usually occurs later on in an operation. When first arriving units get on the scene they try to work around obstacles as it is faster than trying to cut them down and clear them. If there is a fire and a tree down outside I would suspect that both may be due to an explosion. Trees don't usually fall down at fires. I am a Battalion Chief in the New York City Fire Department.

31 Posted on 10/14/2000 10:30:56 PDT by BCM
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We discovered it from this post:

To: KLT

I just came from a memorial service for a good friend who was a Chief on the New York City Fire Department.He also happened to be a freeper. I can't begin to describe how great a guy John was and how much I'll miss him. We talked politics,history and world events all the time. And he loved you guys and told me about the web site. I think he introduced me to it with "Patton's speech to the Third Army",a truly great speech which I just reread here. He also always carried with him Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena " speech,could someone post that? So long John

72 Posted on 09/28/2001 20:29:06 PDT by freefdny
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[Peter W. Kessler]

Oh no.

BCM, one of New York's Bravest.

When I was Chief of a small volunteer fire company, we toured the FDNY.

I swore that, when they opened their shirts, there was a red "S" on their chests.

I have lost a brother.

Prayers to God: Please comfort BCM's family. BCM is at rest in a perfect place.

[agincourt1415]

BCM died doing his duty, like a soldier, with his Fire Boots on! Fighting just like a soldier in the line of Fire. He is an inspiration to us all, and we will press on against those who do us harm. We are a band of brothers. September 11th everything changed.

[LJLucido]

Thanks for the post. May he find eternal reward for selfless service.

[No Truce With Kings]

[lightning]

From a former firefighter in the Southwest, rest in peace my brother.

[Hugh Akston]

How sad.

:-(

[deadhead]

Rest In Peace BCM
My Thoughts and Prayers are with BCM's family and friends
It's a very sad day here at Free Republic

[FITZ]

What sad days these are!

[GOPJ]

May God bless this good man and protect his family.

[M Kehoe]

Prayers go out to the Chief and the Moran family.

Hero he was.

Thanks for the flag Dog. Sheesh, we seem to be losing FReepers at an alarming (no pun intended) rate.

5.56mm

[foreshadowed at waco]

I am proud to be in the company of everyone on this forum today...how kind of BCM's friend to contact FR and let everyone know...I really believe that those who died on 9/11 did not die in vain...their sacrifice has helped to re-awaken this country to its unique value in the world...our young people will grow up in a country where patriotism and love of God is no longer routinely ridiculed by the major media and that is a good thing...many of the superficial divisions of class and race have been put aside for the foreseeable future...people again have begun to recognize true heroism and courage...the rescue workers at the WTC, Barbara Olsen, and the passengers of Flight 93 have helped to shift the focus from all the glittery crap to the deeper values we all hold dear...

May God bless America and guide GW and his team in all the difficult decisions that they must make.

[First_Salute]

[small voice in the wilderness]

Just an overwhelmingly sad day here at FreeRepublic. Two heroes gone. But never forgotten here. My prayers beginning for his family. Just so very sad.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

...BCM - Tower 2 Life Saver RICK RESCORLA =

...Heroes ALL...

...as GOD smiles down on their lives BROADLY

[Pharmboy]

How horrible...a loss for FreeRepublic, a great loss for NYC but the greatest loss for his family.

RIP Chief.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

Bump to Heaven. We've heard of the loss of two "Chiefs" today. Very sad day. I remember BCM's posts from the days of the post-election mess. It is not surprising that a Freeper would give his life in a noble effort like this. There are some great and brave people who chat on this site. And two of them are gone now. May they shake hands in heaven.

[classygreeneyedblonde]

This is a very sad day on Free Republic...You never know when its someone's last seconds on earth.Please let every second be a happy one..
God Bless You John and your family....A true HERO..

[RasterMaster]

Such a tragic loss.....Many prayers to the families of our fallen heroes.

[ThreeOfSeven]

Our condolences to BCM's family and friends.

[Bella_Bru]

Appy, thanks for the post. Our FReeper familyt will mourn him!