In memory of Brian Ball

Touching pictures. Very sad news. Firemen are close, very close, I assume you served together. I pray for Brian's family and friends and your loss.

My condolences go out to his family and friends. What a loss of a giving person.

So sorry to hear your friend Brian has answered his last alarm ---- from what you have said Brian was a true firefighter, a family man and the best of friends with all he knew - and from the pictures you posted I can see that he loved life and his family - and from the twinkle in his eye I bet he was one who was pulling pranks on everyone he knew - especially his fellow firemen ...

If found this on a website for the Bolton Volunteer Fire Department and thought it was good.. hope you like it too

Heaven's Brigade

Did you know there's a Fire Department in Heaven?
I heard Cap tell that sorrowful lad.
The young boy stared, working over the words he'd just been given.
Cap, do you think God's got a spot on the truck for my dad?
Cap smiled, even though you could tell his heart was heavy, and said,
You bet son, as he roughed the hair on the boy's head.

Timmy looked up, his sadness, for now, gone.
Cap went on, holding back the tears that were trying to fall.
They've got the biggest, reddest fire trucks you ever saw,
And they keep them all cleaned and ready,
Just in case they get a call.
Of course they don't get too many,
Bein' in Heaven and all.
But God knew this, so right next to them He made,
A great big tree, that puts out a lot of shade.
And each day they have at least one run,
Down the streets of Heaven, leading the afternoon parade.

That's been years ago now,
And in that time, things have changed a lot.
Cap, he's been retired, and I, somehow, made it to Chief.
And Timmy, He's just Tim now, down at station two,
And, I must say, one of the finest Captains on my crew.

The day came, the worst of any other,
When we have to say farewell to a fallen brother.
I watched, as Tim walked over to that hero's son,
And share some words, just as my Cap and Tim had once done...

Did you know there's a Fire Department in Heaven?.............

such a young life, and young family.

i never know what to say when someone i barely know loses someone they love. i just know what it is like losing someone.

i could never do his job (or yours). i sit on my *ss all day drawing pretty little pictures. god love the guy and his wife, and his kids.

i hope they will be taken care of and that somehow they can overcome such a thing.

thank you for what you do, and thank him, and everyone else who steps in front of danger to protect the rest of us

very sorry for your loss....

Firetruck:
It touched me deeply to read all the kind words said by you and the other bloggers on here about Brian. He was a gentle soul with a huge heart and will be greatly missed. I believe Dylan and Jake will never forget, he will live in their hearts and souls forever. I know that Pam will make sure they know exactly the kind of man their father was.. I had been out of contact with Brian for years, but have very fond memories of him, and cared for him very much..It is difficult to lose family, but especially when they are so young and full of life!! Thank you.. May God comfort you and give you strength to get through this difficult time..

THF

That's a very sad story. Just terrible.

Soo sorry for Mom and the little kids. If I can be of any help, I will.