![]() ![]() But Lemery, a four-year member of the federation, was quick to add that there is no place for personal ego in the job. About 100 chaplains and 40 spouses are expected at the event, which provides chaplains with the chance to share insight and learn more about their ministry.Ĭhaplains have been at almost every event of any significance, including natural disasters and 9/11 in 2001. “From grief to grace” describes a chaplain’s job when faced with a tragedy of any size, and it is the theme of the annual conference. The panel will consider "how we care for first responders after something that horrific," for those individuals who "have been through hell." 18-23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings in Warwick. The chaplain will discuss some of his experiences from that night during a panel discussion at the conference of the Federation of Fire Chaplains Oct. He talked about the difficult task rescuers faced, bringing out a victim and then turning around and repeating the task again and again. "It's a little bit of reassurance for them." "I was there to help firefighters through that night, to be there as a support," said Lemery, of T.F. The blaze left 100 people dead and more than 200 hurt, and even now is a source of pain for victims and those who witnessed the event as it unfolded. For 12 hours he worked, only leaving the scene when some Massachusetts chaplains arrived to relieve him. The chaplain set to work ministering to victims, praying over the dead, and helping first responders deal with the stress of the situation. The scope of the West Warwick tragedy was apparent as soon as he arrived on scene. ![]() WARWICK – Chaplain Gary Lemery remembers the night of The Station nightclub fire. BY JOAN?BENNETT, Special to the RI Catholic ![]()
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