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2 out of them stepped on the "staircase to heaven" once upon their arrival.....
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They have rescued tens of the residents including the blinded old man in this shot
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One of the firefighter was found fainted at the staircase leading to the roof floor. He was certified dead later.
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This commander is 43 and he has a wife and a 12-year old daughter
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He is 25 and has joined the Fire Services Department for 1 year. He shared his oxygen container for old lady in the fire scene and he suffocate and passed away later near the roof floor. He is the most brilliant trainee when he was in training campus.
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The colleagues were very sad when they received the bad news that 2 of their members passed away......
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The parents of the sacrificed firefighters were miserably sad at the fire location.
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Mourning for the sacrificed colleagues
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Good set of images to honor the fallen heroes of that day
mystic1 · 2008-08-12: 02:55
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Awesome reportage!Dramatic pictures,excellent shots.Well done!!!
somogyvari · 2008-08-12: 03:16
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The tension and drama are extremely well captured. This is absolutely impressive! A great tribute to the heroes :-(
FriksVaporup · 2008-08-12: 04:16
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Journalistic and documentary photos, very well done....
Quark · 2008-08-12: 04:32
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Very impressive bud sad set. These people desirve a tribute!
jvdgriendt · 2008-08-12: 04:38
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very impressive, thought provoking .....
shutterjitter · 2008-08-12: 04:48
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Great set. I think they are the best you could capture, considering the situation. You captured the drama & the sad feelings of the people. I like #1 at most, love the line composition constructed by the building's structure & the stairs of the firefighters. Mourn for the Heroes ...
awisudanto · 2008-08-12: 05:06
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Superb photojournalistic reportage Thomas, and a heartfelt tribute to these brave firefighters. #1 and #4 are especially graphic.
jagungal · 2008-08-12: 05:53
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Wow - what dramatic photo's! Good photo journalism.
tcalbaz · 2008-08-12: 07:12
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so sad... death... you have did a graet job... on this photos are everything... you have right...HEROS!
Plomyq · 2008-08-12: 07:19
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Moving, excellent shots, great journalism, perfect editing. There isn't a single shot I don't like, every detail is magnificent. #10 is my favourite though. Thank you so much for sharing.
Obbedemus · 2008-08-12: 07:21
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This is such a touching set. The photos are great and so much detail, wonderful job you did. So sad that people lost their lives. Firefighters and others risk their lives everyday for people and they are heroes. My favorite is #18.
tbranscum · 2008-08-12: 08:02
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Salute to the Heros......!!!
KC727 · 2008-08-12: 09:07
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So sad. What a tragic fire ! Great reportage.
leocheung · 2008-08-12: 10:58
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as said by mystic1 : "Good set of images to honor the fallen heroes of that day"
giodinu · 2008-08-12: 11:22
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ACSOLUTELY FASCINATING.THE COLLAGE IS STUNNING GREAT DOCU MENTRY BRAVO
mojaroo · 2008-08-12: 11:41
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Very sad Thomas! You did a great job of catching the emotions. and drama of the disaster. Take care!
oakley · 2008-08-12: 14:55
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R.I.P , Proud of HK fireman !
cyrus1212 · 2008-08-12: 21:36
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i'm really buried in grief :( Rest in peace ...
NedaH · 2008-08-13: 01:38
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Wonderful journalistic set, bravo.
lifephoto · 2008-08-13: 03:05
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That was terrible :((( I did not hear about this event on the medias.... Thanks for sharing these touching moments with us; RIP to them!
miclaud · 2008-08-13: 06:32
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superb, superb, superb work my friend. see you soon
storytaylor · 2008-08-13: 07:18
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nice work thomas, i think this incident came out in our local newspaper. by the way, thnks for sharing.
dannyD · 2008-08-13: 09:05
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really amazing reportage of both heroism and tragedy...
jenjung · 2008-08-13: 15:28
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what a great set! veryvery good... gratulation!
Brekeka · 2008-08-13: 19:12
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you have captured the essence of the drama. you show a sensible soul.. i don 't know what say.. this is a really a optimus reportage...i want say a lot but my elementary english not permitted .. escuse me..bye thomas
amaranta · 2008-08-14: 05:32
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Incredible report... you have really steady hands n cold blood to shoot it like this... congrats!
unktome · 2008-08-14: 09:06
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This set is incredible. The way you captured the emotion and struggle. It's just incredible!
DawsonSwan · 2008-08-14: 09:33
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sigh.... God bless the families of victims
emmetan · 2008-08-14: 10:11
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very heart touching pictures...your picture speaks my friend.... and leaves the heart with sad and respect for the real heroes.
Clicker · 2008-08-14: 13:07
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wery strong RIP
timmes · 2008-08-15: 06:07
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great photo journalism. touching photos
vishnudattan · 2008-08-15: 13:55
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very nice reporting my friend. I always think Mong Kok area is very vulnerable- the sheer number of people around the area makes things a lot worse..
vmathewk · 2008-08-15: 14:33
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What a powerful set... Thank you for sharing.
Sevenapples · 2008-08-15: 17:12
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A very powerful set. I've looked at them more than once. My prayers are with the families. thank you for sharing.
Queen911 · 2008-08-15: 21:55
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u captured the moment very well. it's like i was there!
ofwordsandphotos · 2008-08-16: 05:15
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omg what a disaster,,,I`m really sorry to hear about the fatal way it ended. About your work it is simply excellent, your images are so descriptive and neat.. I agree with the previous comment,,it is as if we were there!
TIM927 · 2008-08-16: 15:32
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"show must go on..." I love these photos. They're real and I feel like i was there. Fantastic work.
poisonrose · 2008-08-17: 11:27
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I'm sorry not to be able to visit you before. A photos that show us the hardness of the life and the value of some persons in spite of the danger. Congratulation for this graphical document and thank you for sharing it with us. I imagine that it had to be very hard to do these photos.
Acqua · 2008-08-18: 05:27
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god bless them!!!they are hero!!!!!!!!
vad1221 · 2008-08-18: 21:40
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may their souls rest in peace...
yelwinoo · 2008-08-26: 22:54
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:-( ..... So sad. Nice work.
Dezsoba · 2008-09-04: 13:16
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well done Thomas and you were there... when it happened ... how did you feel ?
HazCam · 2008-09-12: 03:48
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