Gentelmen ;
Your web site is excelent and you are all a hero. As the commander for one of the finest Search and Rescue units in the U.S. I commend you for your work and ask that god bless you in your efforts to support your community.

"LASAR 01"
Ray Hogans

This website is marvelous!

great site keep up the good work

I have visited before and was interested in knowing how many candles have been lit so far. This is the most touching website I have visited in regards to 9-11. Thank you Mechanicsville Volunteers for making this available for all. God Bless you...

Wishing your Department a Happy and Healthy New Year through this difficult time.

Nice site! Sorry for your loss. Our department just went through the loss of one of our own. Junior firefighter(just 14yrs old) was responding to the station for a call and was struck by a car and was killed. Our prayers are with you all. Take care in '03

Justin had an impact on our station people who loved him and people who didn't know him miss him deeply keep watching over us Justin
IN
LOVING MEMORY
JUSTIN
ROBERT
MANGUM

This is an interesting site. Worth the visit!

WELCOME

TO ALL OF THE MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND THE SO MANY NICE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN DONE FOR OUR FAMILY IN OUR TIME OF SORROW. YOU ALL IN THE EMERGENCY FIELD WERE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL IN EVERYTHING YOU DID OR SAID.

AS A MOTHER, I WOULD WORRY ABOUT HIM NOT SLEEPING OR EATING RIGHT,

BUT AS I READ THE WONDERFUL LETTERS, I KNOW IN MY HEART HE HAD ALOT

OF FAMILY OUT THERE TAKING CARE OF HIM WHEN HE WASNT THERE. AS A MOTHER, I ALSO WORRIED ABOUT SOMETHING HAPPENING OR GOING WRONG IN THIS LINE OF WORK.

YOU ALL SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR COUNTLESS HOURS YOU DEVOTE NOT ONLY IN SAVING LIVES, BUT THE MANY HOURS OF TRAINING TO ENSURE YOU

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING WHEN YOU GET THERE. AS MY KIDS GREW UP,

I TRIED VERY HARD TO TEACH THEM THAT "THERE IS NO SUCH WORD AS CANT",

YOU DO YOUR BEST AND THAT IS ALL I CAN ASK". BUT I ALSO WANTED THEM TO KNOW MORAL VALUES AND RESPECT FOR ALL. HE LOVED ALL OF YOU AND AS I READ YOUR COMMENTS, I KNEW HE SHOWED IT IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

HE WAS A "GOOD TIME CHARLIE", PLAYING JOKES, LAUGHING AT ANYTHING;

BUT HE LOVED HIS PROFESSION AND HE LOVED HIS MUSIC. ILL MISS HIM,

WELL MISS HIM, EVEN PEOPLE THAT NEVER MET HIM WILL MISS HIM, BUT WE

WILL GET THROUGH THIS BECAUSE GOD PREVAILS.

THE DEDICATION AND HONOR DISPLAYED AT HIS FUNERAL WAS BREATHTAKING.

YOU IN THE EMERGENCY FIELD ARE BROTHERS AND FAMILY. THE POEM I FOUND IN HIS DATETIMER WAS SO VERY TRUE. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO FACE, BUT YOU DO YOUR JOB AND YOU DO IT VERY WELL. I WANT

THE PUBLIC TO UNDERSTAND, YOU DEDICATE YOUR TIME, ELIMINATE SLEEP, EAT HABITS, AND GIVE UP EVERYTHING THAT YOU COULD POSSIBLY GIVE UP TO SAVE LIVES ----AND IT BECAUSE YOU CARE----- YOU DONT GET PAID-----

YOU JUST CARE.

AS MUCH AS I MISS MY BABY, SON, AND MY MAN, HE BROUGHT COMMUNITIES TOGETHER, AND SHOWED HOW THE EMERGENCY FIELD EXCELS THEMSELVES

WHEN ONE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. I HAD NEVER

SEEN ANYTHING SO BEAUTIFUL; OTHER THAN THE SNOW ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

IT HADNT SNOWED IN SO MANY YEARS ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND I KNOW IT

WAS MY ANGEL IN HEAVEN TELLING US ALL, BE STRONG, THERE IS NO SUCH

WORD AS CANT--ITS TOUGH, BUT DO THE BEST YOU CAN DO. HELL BE THERE

TO PROTECT ALL OF HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE EMERGENCY FIELD,

HELL PROTECT US, AND EVEN THOUGH I CRY EVERYDAY, I KNOW HE IS AN

ANGEL THAT WILL BE SENT DOWN TO A BAD ACCIDENT OR A BURNING BLDG,

AND SEND A CHILD BACK TO THEIR MOTHER, A HUSBAND, WIFE, GRANDMOTHER,

OR HIS EXTENDED FAMILIES BACK TO THEIR HOMES SAFE. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!

Wishing ya'll in the up county a very safe and happy new year!

Just wanted to say whats up to our brothers of the north. Thanks for your help throughout the year of 2002 and hope you have safe and happy new year. Keep up the good work guys.

The Officers and Members of Bay District would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Justin's family and his fellow brothers and sisters at MVFD and MVRS. We did not have the honor of knowing Justin....we have only heard and read the heartfelt statements here online. What wonderful stories.........his legacy will live on through all of you. The letter his mother wrote was so touching...........and we know so painful to write. May God comfort you.. You are in our thoughts and prayers.....

Robbie and Johanna Albert

To all the family and friends of Justin Mangrum, I did not know Justin but from all I have read in the guestbook and the Washington Post today (Sunday) I am sure he was a wonderful person to all who did know him.

May memories of joy and happiness shared sustain and comfort you now and in the future.

This comes to let you all know that others are thinking of your warmly and often.

May you find strength and comfort to help you through this time of sorrow for one so deeply loved.

I would like to say what a great site you boys have here. One of our fellow firefighter\Emt passed away do to a severe accident. sorry about the death of him. he was such a smart person and new alot of medical terminolgy. my wishes go out to the people of the mechanicsville fire department and rescue squad. wis everybody a speedy recovery. If you need any help please let me no at nasfd.

(Greg Mattingly),(Kim Guy)

well It is bad that a person so educated as juston passed away in a collison that happended going to another call. he was a good kid and new everything about medical things. so sorry about his death. wish everybody a speedy recovery because of this..

Although I knew him for only a month, he had become a son for me, and a brother to my children. Justin was always so kind to me and my children; he always had time to share a smile and laugh. I remember just a week ago he had us all dancing in our living room doing the bootie call. I'll never forget that night... the night that he called me mom for the first time. I felt as though he were truly my son... He would stay at the house all hours of the night... He was a mother's dream for her daughter... someone she could trust to respect and love her. I feel that he was her first true love; Justin always brought out the best in her. They would play love songs all night for each other, and they would get me to sit down with them and listen. Everything finally seemed to be going right again, as though this were God's way of telling us that thing's were going to be okay, and that all of our pain and suffering were going to be soothed. This month, this holy month, is very difficult for my family and I to endure... within the days of this month are the life's end of my last son, Joseph. This year things were so much different; it had seemed I was gaining another son whereas I would be enduring the anniversery of one lost to me. Words can never describe the joy that Justin brought into my life... my family's life... my daughter's life. Your son made the difference, in our lives, and in the lives of those he saved. If ever you need anything, you know that we will be there. Our love and prayers are with you always... Be strong, a mother's love for her children is among the strongest forces on earth; the same holds true for her children. Always will Justin be watching over you and your family. Be strong, for him, and your family. They need you now more than ever.

Angela and Family

Justin I will miss you always. you will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. you were a great guy. I will never forget the times that you were there to hold me and talk to me when I felt no one understood but you did and that made me feel so good that you cared so much about me. I will never forget that last Sunday you were at my house before you left you told me you loved me for the very frist time I will never forget those words & I'll never forget that last kiss that you gave me You meant the world to me and you always will I no you are in heaven now watching down and smiling because you are a true child of god.~ To the Mangum Family you are in our thoughts and prayers if you ever need us you no to call day or night~ I Love you Justin
Love Jennifer your girlfriend

justin,
you will always be in my thoughts. god took your life for a reason, but atleast you were doing something you enjoyed. i wish that i could have spent more time with you. i can remember when you used to call me bj. well now i miss that.you are my hero.

love,
bj

I want to give all respects to Justin who gave his life in the call of duty. Called calls us away to heaven at unknown times. I pray for the familles that love this man so dearly. We wont forget you.
Love Forever,
Beth Strode
We will remember you, Will you remember me
Don't let you life pass you by
weep not for the memories

I just want to say Justin I love and miss you soo much! i miss the fun times we had when we were little and we all used to hang*out. I miss how you made everyone smile, and your great personality. You will be terribly missed by everyone. *~LuViN yOu AlWaYz BaBe~* To the Mangum Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do, just let us know. We love you and hope that everything is ok! You are like family to us!! *muah*

Hey guys and gals, just wanted to let you all know i'm thinking about you all. Hang in there, we'll make it through these hard times. I know it's going to be hard cuz Justin was such a great person that impacted so many of our lives. He'll always be with us now, our little angel up above.... protecting us in heaven. Again, hang in there... and if you guys need anything, you know where you can find me. Love you all, "Bam Bam"

i have just learned of your loss today (12/20/02) and my heart and prayers go out to you and to mr.Magnum's family as a emt-iv in tn., i lost a " brother" in the line of duty even thro i did not know justin just being in this line of work tells me what caliper of man he is again i am sorry for your loss robert gobble emt-iv in tn.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON THE SITE CHECK ARE WEBSITE OUT SOME TIME BY GOING IN TO WESTVILLEFD.COM GO TO THE LINKS BOX CLICK AND FINE NATIONAL PARK FIRE DEPT IM SORRY ABOUT THE LOST OF YOUR FELLOW MEMBER I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU YOUR FRIEND AND BROTHER IN THE FIRE SERVICE MIKE STA.8-1

Great site, Sorry to hear of your lose.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

In deepest sympathy

Bradley Hoff

North Star Volunteer and
FT. Wainwright Fire and Emergency Services

Originally from York Co. PA Station 47

I am sorry about justins lost i knew him well and i know allot of peopleare upset. but one thing i know is that we will all come together and get threw this. Justin our hearts and memories are and will always be with you.

To all members we here at the Washington Fire Department are deeply sadden for your lost.Stay strong and stay safe I know that this a rough time of year to lose anybody.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
FF WILLIAM HARLOW
2 STATION STREET
COVENTRY RHODE ISLAND 02816

Hey this is Heather again!!! I LOVE YOU JUSTIN AND MISS YOU!!! Jeriame, I love you, and i hope u are ok!!! I hope that you and your family know that, you are more than welcome to come over anytime!!!! Justin was a great person with a wonderful personality, and he loved to do what he did!!!! He's in a better place know up above with the angels!!! Now he is up there looking down and watching over you guys!!!! I love you guys!!! And i am truely sorry and sadden by his loss!!!!
With much love,
Heather Carroll

I had the pleasure to work with Justin Magnum when I was up at Budd's Creek. Truly an exceptional guy who knew his stuff down pat. Always full of energy and willing to help.

Now he will join the other great men and women in heaven who are waiting and watching to keep us safe on our next call.

Please pass on my heart felt regret for their and your departments loss. "We can never replace great people, but we can only try to become like them one day."