A select group of 911 heros are dying off

Platapus · 09-20-13, 03:24 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...t-mission.html

The 9/11 rescue dogs: Portraits of the last surviving animals who scoured Ground Zero one decade on

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During the chaos of the 9/11 attacks, where almost 3,000 people died, nearly 100 loyal search and rescue dogs and their brave owners scoured Ground Zero for survivors.
Now, ten years on, just 12 of these heroic canines survive, and they have been commemorated in a touching series of portraits entitled 'Retrieved'.

The dogs worked tirelessly to search for anyone trapped alive in the rubble, along with countless emergency service workers and members of the public.

Only 12 remain.

Ducimus · 09-21-13, 05:35 AM

Dogs are awesome, unfortunately they are the candle that burns the brightest, for half as long.

Dowly · 09-21-13, 06:33 AM

~S~

Also, a little known fact: The actor Steve Buscemi joined in.

He was a firefighter in Engine 55 in the 80's, after Sept. 11, he went back and worked
12-hour shifts, helping the rescue efforts.

Photo taken on September 12, Buscemi's on the left, wearing the mask:

Betonov · 09-21-13, 06:42 AM

The funny thing about dogs is that work for them is play, no matter how serious the task, they see it as play. And they do it until the job is complete.

Wolferz · 09-21-13, 07:35 AM

Of course they're dying off. Dogs don't have the greatest longevity.

Jimbuna · 09-21-13, 11:24 AM

Always the most faithful and loyal.

09-21-13, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

~S~

Also, a little known fact: The actor Steve Buscemi joined in.

Oh wow! I always said that guy is awesome, but I never knew that he did that!

09-21-13, 07:35 AM	#5
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Of course they're dying off. Dogs don't have the greatest longevity. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

09-21-13, 11:24 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Always the most faithful and loyal. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Dogs are awesome, unfortunately they are the candle that burns the brightest, for half as long.

09-21-13, 06:33 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	~S~ Also, a little known fact: The actor Steve Buscemi joined in. He was a firefighter in Engine 55 in the 80's, after Sept. 11, he went back and worked 12-hour shifts, helping the rescue efforts. Photo taken on September 12, Buscemi's on the left, wearing the mask:

09-21-13, 06:42 AM	#4
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	The funny thing about dogs is that work for them is play, no matter how serious the task, they see it as play. And they do it until the job is complete.