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HOUSTON, Texas — With the families of firefighters from Houston Firehouses No. 51 and 68 on hand, the Dynamo presented Houston Fire Department Assistant Chief Thomas Muñoz a check for $21,123 to benefit the families of the four Houston firefighters who died May 31 fighting a blaze in Southwest Houston.
Shortly after the tragedy, the Dynamo and their fans rallied in support of the four fallen firefighters, holding several fundraisers and initiatives during the team’s match on June 22 at BBVA Compass Stadium.
“Obviously when tragedy happens, it’s sometimes how people respond to it and how you respond to bad things happening in life,” said Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall, whose father Talmon has been a firefighter for more than 35 years in suburban Seattle. “I think the way Houston Dynamo fans responded and put a lot of effort in making this event special it means a lot to the firefighters.
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