Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Remembering the Charleston 9




In memoriam to nine of South Carolina's finest who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last night in West Ashley. Gone, but certainly not forgotten.

Captain William "Billy" Hutchinson, 48, 30 years of service

Captain Mike Benke, 49, 29 years of service

Captain Louis Mulkey, 34, 11.5 years of service

Engineer Mark Kelsey, 40, 12.5 years of service

Engineer Bradford "Brad" Baity, 37, 9 years of service

Asst. Engineer Michael French, 27, 1.5 years of service

Firefighter James "Earl" Drayton, 56, 32 years of service

Firefighter Brandon Thompson, 27, 4 years of service

Firefighter Melvin Champaign, 46, 2 years of service

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