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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Firefighters with Sandy Hook ties are “paying it forward” to Oklahoma tornado victims this week, united by the bond of devastating tragedy.
John DiCostanzo of Harwinton, is collecting donations with fellow active and retired firefighters today and tomorrow. One participating firefighter has a first-grade son at Sandy Hook Elementary School who survived the December massacre, according to a release from the Connecticut General Assembly.
Last month, the firefighters personally transported supplies to Oklahoma, but they’re looking for more. Tools for cleaning up and rebuilding homes, such as shovels, rakes and work gloves are in high demand.
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