Lessard and Nichols: Brothers of the Rope

Today, Valentine’s day, is a sad day of public mourning in Winnipeg as our hearts reach out to the families and firefighters who lost two of their leaders. Thomas Nichols. Harold Lessard.

These two brave captains died last week when a house fire erupted in a deadly fireball.

As one headline said last week: It’s a captain’s job to lead the way. We often take our leaders for granted but a time like this makes me think about how important true leaders are who literally lead the way knowing the possible dangers as they do so.

We sadly lost two firefighters and leaders. They had entered the house to ensure that no one was left inside. My thoughts and heart goes out to these two men, their families, and all firefighters who live the brotherhood of the rope on each and every alarm.

Thank you.