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Our Lady of the Angels (OLA) School Fire, December 1, 1958


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User Name: coolbob
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Registered: 02/08/2003 20:33
Last Login: 04/17/2004 15:00
Last Post: 04/17/2004 15:16
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OLA Survivor or Alumnus? Yes
Born Before 12/1/58? Yes
Enrolled at OLA on 12/1/58? Yes
Present at OLA on 12/1/58? Yes
Injured? No
Classroom: 109
Teacher: Sister Mary Faustina
About me: Was in 2nd grade and escaped unharmed physically,but was affected by extreme fear of fire for many years. Had been hit by a car 10/12/1958 resulting in a fractured skull. Was looking at the clock when alarm sounded,since I was to leave 15 min earlier than usual to avoid the rush home on doctors orders. Finished the school year at Cameron and we moved that summer. Have never considered myself a true "survivor" due to lack of permanent physical injury. Was invited into a nearby home which resulted in extreme anguish to my mother who entered the school searching for me. She was able to catch some the children who jumped with others bouncing off those who were caught.