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


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User Name: TomS
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Registered: 03/14/2009 19:39
Last Login: 11/05/2009 11:26
Last Post: 11/04/2009 10:50
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OLA Survivor or Alumnus? No
Born Before 12/1/58? Yes
Enrolled at OLA on 12/1/58? No
About me: I was in 5th grade at Mary Immaculate School in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania at this time. When arriving home after school that day the T.V. was on and filled with news that this horrible event was occurring in Chicago. I was deeply affected. Saddened is not strong enough a word even for such a young boy at the time. I could only identify very personally because my situation was so similar. I have never forgotten this event. Recently I discovered a book that offers a chronicle of that day. I was relieved that this day has not been forgotten. I have found reading this book very difficult. My emotions today are the same as when it happened. I still grieve for those lost and for their families.