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| - Now, what kid doesn't want to get up on and play on a real fire truck?
If you're one of those kids, then just stop reading now.
I love this place! I have always been fascinated with fire trucks since I had a predilection and tendency to burn things when I was little. Especially when I set fire to 10 acres and burned down a school on accident as I was playing to lobbing rocks encased in flaming newspapers!
After that, I have always been thankful for firemen and appreciated the value that fire trucks in quelling fires. And as I became an adult, and call many firemen and EMT's as friends, I have learned even more to appreciate their tireless work and self-sacrifice. When others are running away from the the building on fire or away from an accident, they run towards it.
I can't helped but be moved by the 9/11 display and the 343 rescue works that died on that day. And how many more of them have passed away from various diseases and cancer after having been exposed to the materials from that building.
Additionally, there was a memorial to a man named Glenn Winuk, who was a volunteer firefighter that rushed into Tower 2 that day. He died that day along with 343 of his brothers in arms. But it took over 6 years for him to be recognized along with the other 343 as he was not assigned to that particular county, even though he was certified. His family did eventually Heroes Medal of Valor in 2009 in recognition of his heroic efforts. Another note to point out was that he was also a successful attorney, and he did not need to run into that building but he did what he was trained to do and what he loved doing.
It's stories like these and memorials like these that get us to remember and value the sacrifice of others. It's not just simply a activity play museum, but a tribute to those that daily put their lives in line for our safety.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here, and Ron at the front desk was just so amicable and friendly that it just set a great mood and tone for my visit. That and the fact that there was barely anyone there so I got to enjoy the place nearly all to my lonesome was just a big plus.
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