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Family, fellow firefighters honor ‘Charleston 9'

The fire was the greatest single loss of firefighters since September 11, 2001

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WEST ASHLEY, S.C. — A touching tribute Tuesday night for the “Charleston 9,” who died six years ago battling a blaze at the Sofa Super Store in West Ashley. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters came together to remember those nine fallen heroes.

A salute and bagpipe melody for the nine men who took their last breaths six years ago.

The names of the “Charleston 9" were read during Tuesday night’s ceremony. Diane French lost her 27-year-old son, Michael French, that day. She says it doesn’t get any easier.

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