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Michael J. Gregory
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Michael J. Gregory and Chief Dino are now friends
November 13
This fire was fought by members of MY former department!!!! A "great job" of fighting a fire, performed by "a great group" of GFD's "professional firefighters"!!!!
November 12
who says you don't learn something new every day
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Carry On. Hooyah!!! Erin T.
November 3
Michael, have a searc through the forums- there's been an absolutely hhhhuuugggeeee debate over the origins and history of the Maltese Cross. I'm not sure how your info fits in wit hwhat was debated, but it may be worth the look...
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nice story
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another interesting sidenot tho the Knights of St John was the fact that in their language this type of fire and the method of using it was called Feu , there wer Knights that were assigned to extinguish the fire on their comrades and they were ca...
November 1
I never heard this story before. great story!
October 31
Michael J. Gregory added a blog post
The Maltese Cross The badge of a fireman is the the Maltese Cross. The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection . . . a badge of honor; it's story and tradition is hundreds of years old. When a courageous band of Crusaders, known as the Knights ...
October 31
Luke 3:16 (New International Version) John answered them all, "I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
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Showing the love of Christ by helping others!
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Hometown:
Gary Fire Dept. (Now Retired)
I Live: (City, State)
McDonough, GA
Years in Fire/EMS:
31 Years
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
"I am a Servant for God and for His People, so I felt being a career firefighter and a public servant would be a great way to serve the people of God!!!!
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In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Gary, IN Fire Department
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Other Senior Command Staff, Fire / Arson Investigator
Years With This Department/Agency
31 Years
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.gary.in.us/fire/default.asp
Day Job:
Retired and Now selling real estate

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Michael J. Gregory

The Story of the Maltese Cross

The Maltese Cross


The badge of a fireman is the the Maltese Cross. The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection . . . a badge of honor; it's story and tradition is hundreds of years old.

When a courageous band of Crusaders, known as the Knights of St. John, fought the Saracens for possession of the Holy Land, they encountered a new weapon unknown to European warriors. It was a simple, but horrible device of war, it wrought excruciating pain and agonizing death upon the brave fighters for The C… Continue

Posted on October 31, 2009 at 9:53pm — 7 Comments

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At 4:57am on October 10, 2009, omran bahrani said…
hi chief
At 10:29am on October 9, 2009, wampa said…
Welcome to FFN Bienvenido a la nacion de los Bomberos, Michael...
Wampa
At 7:42pm on September 23, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Michael, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
At 11:51am on September 23, 2009, R Griffin said…
welcome to FFN BE SAFE!!!
 
 

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