Several firefighters were still missing earlier this morning when one of their colleagues was discovered alive after last night’s terrible explosion at a West, Texas, fertilizer plant.
Praying for Buck Uptmor. Hoping he's found
— soph (@sophiepavlas) April 18, 2013
Brent Bridges, 18, says his father Morris is a West firefighter and left home last night to fight the plant fire. Still missing.
— Alex Branch (@albranch1) April 18, 2013
MISSING: Sister says this is Morris Bridges, father of 3. His car is still at firehouse – @RayVilleda #WestExplosion pic.twitter.com/3GO1IZVScn
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) April 18, 2013
Sadly, these two men, Buck Uptmor and Morris Bridges, have since been confirmed dead.
Confirmed death: #West #Fire Dept member Buck Uptmor. Last alarm 4-17-2013.
— Lynn Kawano (@LynnKawano) April 18, 2013
West FF Morris Bridges confirmed dead. pic.twitter.com/NLm2yEFmM1
— Lynn Kawano (@LynnKawano) April 18, 2013
Absolutely heartbreaking.
RIP Buck Uptmor. you will always be remembered and loved.
— Tanner Uptmor (@TannerUptmor) April 18, 2013
RIP Buck Uptmor. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
— Danielle Kazda (@dani_crayy) April 18, 2013
RIP Buck Uptmor West FD
YELLOWROSE http://t.co/LF1ZdyNpf0— ?Ashton Christie? (@BAStoneking) April 18, 2013
Idk if anyone knows who Buck Uptmor is… But if you're from West… You'll know how awesome of a guy he was. #RIP
— Gage Allen (@Gage_Allen) April 18, 2013
Morris Bridges just confirmed dead. He was one of the FF doing what he loved. pic.twitter.com/8IisK4FXUt
— Joslinda Rodriquez (@dragonfly12107) April 18, 2013
URGENT PRAYER… URGENT PRAYER… URGENT PRAYER…
Please pray. My friend and former church mate Morris Bridges… http://t.co/xcQLiDGwuT
— Don Carr (@doncarrdec) April 18, 2013
God rest their brave souls. Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones.
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