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lauriebel
aw jesus, these things are just tearing my heart out...what a beautiful tribute by these firefighters.
nomnompickles
Instant tears. RIP little angel
Disrespexual
Oh god, it's all just so sad.
kaldrenon
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltnfebUMWV1ql9b8ho1_500.gif
KellyDweezil
Ugh. Tears. Poor sweet angel.
LolliDallasMultiPass
Those salutes mean so much. Respect, honor, and each of them wishing so much that they could have saved him.
niccytea
I was able to keep the tears in until I read this comment.
hawkecho
The flags at half mast everywhere are killing me.
bensawn
it's so strange how horrible events always find away to show the best in humanity.
FancyMcNasty
this is beautiful. as a fellow american, during times of tragedy like this one, i love my fellow citizens.
APPLEJ4CKED
Well i hadn't cried yet today might as well start now
crooxy
Respect.
mavik
This breaks my heart.
automobileina
Just read about everything going on. Happy to know that everyone is stepping in for the children's sake.
Blaised
I know my boyfriend and his station would be doing the same thing if that ever happened here. Firefighters are great people.
kingpikablu
It's moments like this that make me proud to be an American. When it comes down to it, we always manage to come together.
Relevantasfuck
Respect , hugs and love from Germany. I'm so sorry for the families, friends and anyone else who is involved in this tragedy.
NorthernWeirdo
Thanks guys for keeping those hate filled WBC "Christians" far away from the grieving families.
colieco
This breaks my heart.
Jaymay23
respect for firemen
jsknox
YEAH! FOR THE FIREMEN!
uwdawgfan84
Awesome! Good on them.
FemaleGuitarist19
All the feels...
FirefighterCaboose
This makes me proud to call them my Brothers.
fordo800
+1 for also keeping WBC out
Qbert
One thing I like about the coverage of this is that they are not giving those hate mongers any media time to spread their disgusting message
Ilovesunsets
Seriously, Fuck WBC.
avrilmai
This is inspiring, but so sad.
morticiapoppins6
God bless them for doing this for the little guy. As a parent, I am overwhelmed with grief, but I am sure this is helping the family cope.
Crazywhiteboy99
-1 for religion
Gidyup
As a new parent, I'm overwhelmed as well. Simply touching all the outflow.
kevlarburrito
It would be even greater if we could have this level of camaraderie during the good times too and not just during the bad times....
GingerSports
Sleep soundly, young Daniel. Peace be with you and your family.
reflectedsoundofundergroundspirits
Right in the feels.
Kittendoodles
Could your comment have been any more onion filled? Thanks I need more tissues now.
baconbeerandbooks
My heart breaks a little more with every pic :,(
0TT0
Onions everytime I see something related to the shooting. RIP little one.
AndnoneforGretchenWieners
Me too. Every single time. even if the pics are bittersweet or supposed to be uplifting.
Kittendoodles
I hadn't actually had tears until this photo in particular. Lots of feels yes, but now feels and tears.
HowManyBearsCouldBearGryllsGrillIfBearGryllsCouldGrillBears
You get onions? I get dust ninjas, myself...
gentlemanearlgrey
As a Brit, I think it's amazing how you guys are responding to this tragedy.
dgamr
I think we did better than last time...
fieldinthecan
I think it's amazing that newspapers and outlets in Europe published information about it.
thehonkypatrol
Pretty much the only way to go. It feels like getting punched in the stomach every time it's mentioned
DelusionalDisillusionist
As an American, thank you. Your comment made me cry. I cried not only for the tragedy, but the glimmer of hope in humanity you restored.
TheBaconSurfingCanuck
As with every country, there are good and bad people. This time the good people are showing honour and compassion, and it's amazing.
stayshiny
I too love the fact that americans, no matter what the problem, get behind their people. I wish we would do the same.
GalacticPussy
You can. Your guys said it best...all you need is love.
stevetehpirate
<3 *international hug*
ohtigerlily
seriously needed that.
stevetehpirate
Heres a *HUG* especially for you Tiger Lily, I don't know why you need one but I hope it helps! <3
F0rger
As a community they're reacting amazingly and I have so much respect. As far as the media goes, though... I fucking hate the media.
xxMycroftxx
For real. They really need to get their act together.
CoffeeOrWine
as an American. thank you. in horrible times like this, we truly embrace the "United" part of our name.
bluedeanie
You guys did it better. http://world.time.com/2012/12/17/when-massacres-force-change-lessons-from-the-u-k-and-australia/
DominicTheShark
What else would we do?
ToniDoubleYou
This really hits me in the feels. From states away, I cry for these innocent babies!
MindlessMoosey
We're not all bad ;)
rvleshrac
Since we're not doing anything about guns or mental health, you'll love how we respond to the next group of dead kids!
cloakofwinter
As an American, thank you. Also as an American: most of us would rather be British.
SirCharlestheFifthistheNameofmyPipe
As an American, thanks bud. We really do try our best.
hornbob
Well, even just for a firefighter or police office death, especially in action, hundreds turn up for the funerals from all around
CowsAndDuck
The response is pretty awesome. The only thing that disgusted me was the TV shows using it for ratings (e.g. x factor).
weirdcalculator
Thank you. The outpouring of support from overseas always amazes me when stuff like this happens. You guys are great, too.
memeallthethings
Thank you, Brit person. I lived in Winchester (Eng.) for a time - enjoyed every one of you I met!
iwantashortnameforonceohshit
just read the article on this little boy's funeral. I can't help crying. And I really don't know why..
helpidontknowmyname
Bcz you remember being 7 and having hopes and dreams. :( This little guy will never get to see what he becomes.
ohtigerlily
i openly sobbed, it's ok, just let it out.
DonKeyhohtay
That sounds pretty understandable if you ask me.
iwantashortnameforonceohshit
yeah, I've just never been so empathetic I suppose. but seeing the photos of these kids, it hurts. I truly can't imagine.
CoBr2
Our firefighters and policemen do this for a lot of military funerals as well. They're pretty freaking awesome
PamelaSplooshPoovey
Seriously, those guys deserve a HUGE hand for all they've done in Newtown. Those men and women have gigantic hearts of gold.
YoureAnInanimateFuckingObject
We Americans differ on so many things, but when tragedy strikes, we know how to answer.
TurdunkenLunchin
This a joke?
mothafuckajones
Is your name from In Bruges?
YoureAnInanimateFuckingObject
Yes :)
ChapDudePaul
no we dont not at all. we eather ignore it or blow it up to such proportions that there are many atempted copy cats. dont flatter yourself.
SargasmGetIt
If history tells us anything, when tragedies like these strike, we go crazy on facebook for a week and do nothing.
ballisticburrito
And pass knee jerk laws and regulations that make people feel good for a while but ultimately do nothing.
shootxthexmessenger
I don't know why you've been downvoted. This is sadly true. Just like Aurora or Arizona. Nothing happened to after those tragedies.
SargasmGetIt
My guess is because people need to feel warm and fuzzy...about living in a country where this shit is now routine.
LokiKingOfJotunheim
You say routine, yet these account for about .007% of homicides involving firearms in the US...
SynNombre
Well... most of us do...
ken27238
YOU HERE THAT WBC!!!!!! WE CAN SAY IT LOUDER IF YOU WANT!!!!!
Jashon
We know how to respond...ishly. "HOLY SHIT ATTACK IRAQ!! FREEDOM! NANU NANU!!"
Qtoy
We become the aliens from Mork & Mindy? Sweet.
Jashon
We're in our teenage years, identity crises are expected.
santacruznp
I dont wanna become an alien :(
YoureAnInanimateFuckingObject
The WBC doesn't count. They're their own breed.
PsychedChicken
W\e dont consider them Americans
MornieAlantie
I know this is old, but we don't consider them humans*
Anononononon
Usually we find someone and bomb them.
AnthonyStark
Hah.. :D
Okurka
I'm with Aliens, your comment made me laugh out loud. Imgurians have an obnoxious sense of humor these days.
Anononononon
I promise you, its not these days. People have always been uptight about humor. Ask the smuckek brothers or whoever that was in the 60s.
AliensProbably
I think that's hilarious, and regret the humourectomy that the downvoters must have undergone.
Anononononon
I am however feeling generous so upvotes all around!
Anononononon
Eh, I have said it before and will continue to state it: I don't give a fuck about the points. I post while drunk. Exclusively.
Lairen
Like that Youtube woman who cooks while drunk? I approve. If only I could subscribe.
infilTRAITOR
As another Brit, I dread to think how our PC culture would react to firemen and police doing this. Some things just need doing.
isthatawolf
In America, Firemen are nearly infallible.
infilTRAITOR
Every day heroes no matter the nationality. Ours got some hate a years back because they went on strike to improve their working conditions
OhFlip
I think our culture would respond fairly positively to those incredibly brave men and women honouring the lives of those they could not save
infilTRAITOR
Yes, you are right. And I support it. But you know there will be a number of people who will be going "Why are we spending money on this?"
HandsomeSwede
I don't know why you were downvoted for this so I evened it out. Either way, what do you think would happen?
infilTRAITOR
Thanks anyway. I would support civil servants honouring the unfortunate loss but the Daily Mail crowd would throw a fit.