Another MURDER by firefighter

I have photos of them less than four inches from a CHILD'S FACE. Pulling IN to the station not off on one of their heroic, life-saving runs to protect us EVERY DAY with their lives on the line.

Read RIP CHRIS HOPE HE GOT LOTS OF PHOTOS.

When did it finally occur to them that they could just take the rest of us OUT by RUNNING OVER US OR PLOWING INTO US AS WE DRIVE DOWN THE STREET???? What did Chris KNOW???

Did you know that Michael Keller is running a halfway house for fucking murderers and WHORES???? Under the full protection of the Tampa Police Dept.
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Brooksville man dies when pickup hits fire truck
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer In Print: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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BROOKSVILLE — A 26-year-old man died Sunday night in a head-on crash with a fire truck on Centralia Road.
About 9 p.m., Christopher Carl Smith of Brooksville was driving a Ford pickup east on Centralia Road while a fire truck driven by Brian Norrie, also of Brooksville, was heading west. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Smith's truck veered into the westbound lanes and collided with the left front of the fire truck.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene by Hernando County Fire Rescue. Norrie and his passenger, John Miller, were taken to Oak Hill Hospital with minor injuries, troopers said.
The fire truck was headed to the scene of a nonemergency battery call to provide assistance for the Sheriff's Office. Frank DeFrancesco, assistant chief for Hernando County Fire Rescue, said the truck will have to be replaced.
"Our guys were really lucky," DeFrancesco said Monday.
Highway Patrol spokesman Larry Kraus said no charges will be filed since Smith, the at-fault driver, was killed in the crash. Troopers are still investigating the collision.
The Medical Examiner's Office will determine if alcohol was involved.
Times reporter Joel Anderson contributed to this report.[Last modified: Nov 16, 2009 08:27 PM]
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lmb26 wrote:
mbsaturn-Thank you for checking on Chris at the accident and for reminding everyone of what a tragic loss the Smith family has endured.
Nov 17th, 2009 6:48 AM
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chrissey wrote:
SJL, thanks, I kept looking for a correction (thought it was hinky), never saw it. Again, apologies to the families & especially the kids, as they go thru the healing process.
Nov 17th, 2009 6:19 AM
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chrissey wrote:
SJL, thanks, I kept looking for a correction (thought it was hinky), never saw it. Again, apologies to the families & especially the kids, as they go thru the healing process.
Nov 17th, 2009 6:19 AM
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mbsaturn wrote:
I have to say that it is disheartening the read the rhetoric regarding this accident, a young man, and father lost his life for reasons none of us know because we were not there. However, I was there seconds after the accident just as the Firefighters were getting out of their truck because I live right next to the scene. I checked on the driver of the pickup truck and his dogs, which was something that no one should have to bear. All of you should be feeling sadness for the family of the deceased and Firemen involved and quit the bitterness of personal opinion. This county now has a young, fatherless family and two Firemen that will live with the memory of that night forever. Our focus as fellow human beings should be with condolences directed to the Smith family at this time instead of the hate spewing that has been exhibited.
Nov 17th, 2009 5:52 AM
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SJL wrote:
chrissey it was a misprint (many times) that was later corrected. The articles also said that he worked for the transport company for 2-3 yrs, which would've made him 15yo at the time of his hiring.
Nov 17th, 2009 4:46 AM
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iamwatchingu wrote:
I agree with most of you....condolences go out to the family of Chris. Lives can't be replaced, but vehicles can. Insensitive remarks in the paper or here are outrageous.
Nov 17th, 2009 3:32 AM
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FFRET wrote:
I'm glad to see the story was corrected to show the veicles were going opposite directions instead of the same as originally reported, makes more sense now
Nov 17th, 2009 12:26 AM
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lilypad wrote:
Reading some of your comments, it's obvious that some of you people have no class or manners! Sincere condolences to Chris' wife & family, from me in France.
Nov 16th, 2009 11:58 PM
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cshay wrote:
(Cont.)such idiotic comments about this tragedy. I hope to see you as the next individual applying for unemployment and would love to write a story on you if such a tragedy were to ever occur. But, I am human and “may” find it difficult in doing so, even for you. For the record, Chris was in a full size F150 (I believe the year is a (1994-1996). His truck was not lowered to the ground, it is just a lot lower than a fire truck (imagine that). This is the last F150 body style that is actually a solid truck. This accident is still under investigation. Meanwhile whatever comes of it let’s look at the facts; a man’s life has been lost. Fighting and blaming people is not going to give us Chris back. His family is trying to cope with this a best as they can and they do not need a bunch of unsympathetic and cruel remarks thrown around. To the firefighters wife’s posting on here, they’re fine. Quit making this about them. It’s not, they’re still with us.
Nov 16th, 2009 9:26 PM
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cshay wrote:
First of all, Chris will forever hold a special place in the hearts of so many people. He is known and loved by so many and will forever be missed. Second of all, people should get a life. If you have personal issues with each other about whatever this is not the place to fight it out. I am very close to Chris’ family and know that they have seen the replies and I think that everyone is being insensitive to their feelings here. Furthermore, I think that the fact that not even 8 hours after the accident some low life reporter decided to write a story on such a tragedy that he didn’t have even have all the correct information on is absolutely repulsive. Then even after at least two attempts at updating the article and it still is not correct is just ridiculous. Frank DeFrancesco, said the truck will have to be replaced. Are you serious??? "Our guys were really lucky," DeFrancesco said Monday. *WOW* Heartless, I’d say so! What a sick individual to make their daily bread by making su
Nov 16th, 2009 9:24 PM
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lmb26 wrote:
I would first like to pass on my condolences to Chris's family. Since I consider them my own I know that they have experienced a tremendous loss. I wish that everyone would remember that no matter what may have or may not have happened it will not replace our loss.
Nov 16th, 2009 6:58 PM
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iamwatchingu wrote:
I can not believe some of the name calling and nasty language that has passed here. Many lives have been affected here. First and foremost those members of the family of the deceased. An "accident" is something that is preventable. We will never know if this could have been prevented but we are all saddened by the loss of a human life. But the lives of those firefighters will also be impacted for ever. Those that think different are way off based. Lets stop pointing fingers or making assumptions and accusations until the police finish the investigation
Nov 16th, 2009 6:29 PM
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Joy Land O Lakes wrote:
voxy&sugar are only two people in one head. God bless all the Firefighters, and especially the individuals involved in this tragic accident.
Nov 16th, 2009 6:18 PM
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chrissey wrote:
SJL, unless it was misprinted in the Times numerous times, the ambulance driver was 18:-). However, all the above families will need some serious healing to pass thru thisgreat sadness.
Nov 16th, 2009 5:58 PM
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Floridave wrote:
If the fire truck was headed to a scene to assist the Sheriffs office, the party responsible for creating the police call is indirectly responsible for the death. When 911 is called, emergency workers are at risk just driving to the scene, much more so with red lights and siren. Whoever the cop was dealing with should get ten years. Case closed, next case please.
Nov 16th, 2009 5:56 PM
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SJL wrote:
Wow voxy & sugar, you DO realize that your versions of recent events are a skewed version of actual news reports right? Right off the top the crash involving the grandpa in Tampa involved a 28 yr old driver for a private medical transport company.He was in no way shape or form an EMT or a paramedic, in other words he was not a civil servant. Those who actually follow the news realize that certain people on these boards who try to call conspiracy on any government entity possible.
Nov 16th, 2009 5:09 PM
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R.I.P. Chris wrote:
(continued)son, brother, uncle when they were there... R.I.P. Christopher Smith you will be missed!!
Nov 16th, 2009 4:47 PM
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R.I.P. Chris wrote:
OK Let me start out by say "I" personally am a very good friend of the sister of Christopher!!! Nothing in this world is going to bring the wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and uncle back to this family! Everyone that is trying arguing this situation and don't know the facts how about you shut your mouths! Why don't all you mother ******* go to where the accident occured and you will see with YOUR own eyes that the right side of thats fire trucks tires were about 2 1/2 to 3 feet away from the white line. WHICH MEANS THE FIRE TRUCK WAS IN CHRISTOPHERS LANE... I'm sure someone would be glad to meet you there and show you... Sugarme if you are a witness or now something PLEASE let me know!! And to all the other DUMB ●●●●● that have not been at the scene just shut your ******* mouths... Your not helping anybody!! How do you think Christophers family feels getting on here to read the newspaper ad and reads all of you idiots on here arguing about what happend their husband, father, s
Nov 16th, 2009 4:42 PM
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wolverine wrote:
Condolences to the deceased. Hopefully the psych ward will shut down voxyqt's computer access so he can keep his delusional world to himself. There are some sick individuals out there everyone (as exhibited below), be careful out there.
Nov 16th, 2009 4:19 PM
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Really?!? wrote:
vox&sugar, you are two sad sick individuals. To accuse those who put their lives in danger everyday, gutless and pathetic. Whatever wrongs have occurred in your lives to make you spew such hate, you obviously deserved. My heart goes out to the friends and family of Christopher, may he rest in peace. Brian and John, I hope you recover quickly and can do your best to come to peace with this terrible accident.
Nov 16th, 2009 1:42 PM
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Grannyinfla wrote:
I am going to venture a guess here that voxyqt is also sugarme f.k.a windowsugar. Honey, take your meds. You're rambling again.
Nov 16th, 2009 1:41 PM
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bobcatwelder wrote:
these stories have so much wrong with them the editors need to step up and read them before they post it online for us to read they get paid for editing but dont do any editing no wonder the times has been in trouble for years
Nov 16th, 2009 12:35 PM
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voxyqt wrote:
ffret, all the sudden it makes sense to you (the story) when someone else challenges the official version. whatever. enjoy your retirement on us. They stalk our family too. Regular one on himes. Most every week. real sweet looking (NOT) I pity his family. If he's that miserable to us imagine what he's like at home. behind the red wall of deceit and unimagined stress of believing you are god. does everyone know the firefighter role in the nazi germany era? Yes. they burned down homes and churches that were on the wrong list. And history repeats itself. now it's on to head on collisions. drive overs. etc.... keep your eyes open. there'll be more of this. thanks guys. retire quickly. save a few lives. let human beings have your jobs.
Nov 16th, 2009 12:34 PM
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voxyqt wrote:
LOL !!!!!!!! Not to worry, they've been THERE ON SCENE both BEFORE and AFTER and DURING each arson of each home that burned in our family. I'd rather lie in the street and bleed TO DEATH than have one of them touch me with a ten foot pole. You ain't US baby. Only HE is the fireman.. you just a cheerleader for the thugs.
Nov 16th, 2009 12:29 PM
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FFwife wrote:
voxyqt, really, a GED? More like a college degree from USF thank you very much. Do us a favor, when your house is burning down and your family is in need of medical help, don't call 911. Go it alone with your education. Haters.
Nov 16th, 2009 11:59 AM
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voxyqt wrote:
when no one replies it's because the point has been made. stop blindly defending people and face the truth.
Nov 16th, 2009 11:37 AM
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voxyqt wrote:
ooooh so brave. and so smart. tri-county heroes running over people, smashing into people, beating up wives and shooting at them .. oh make that FOUR counties. Let's just go for the whole state. Yalls free ride on the coattails of sept 11 2001 IS OVER. Interesting how the 'it sits high up' was used as the excuse when the firemen ran over the guy RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STATION. Puleeze. there should be bodies everywhere following that theory. BTW. I've personally witnessed them nearly kill (THAT CLOSE) over six people ONE A YOUNG CHILD IN MY FAMILY. So don't tell other people what they know and don't know from your wife-of-a-guy with a ged and a DL throne, missy.
Nov 16th, 2009 11:35 AM
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voxyqt wrote:
ooooh so brave. and so smart. tri-county heroes running over people, smashing into people, beating up wives and shooting at them .. oh make that FOUR counties. Let's just go for the whole state. Yalls free ride on the coattails of sept 11 2001 IS OVER. Interesting how the 'it sits high up' was used as the excuse when the firemen ran over the guy RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STATION. Puleeze. there should be bodies everywhere following that theory. BTW. I've personally witnessed them nearly kill (THAT CLOSE) over six people ONE A YOUNG CHILD IN MY FAMILY. So don't tell other people what they know and don't know from your wife-of-a-guy with a ged and a DL throne, missy.
Nov 16th, 2009 11:35 AM
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voxyqt wrote:
FYI, sugarme is not a troll. Just a smarter person than most people that you thugs try to push around. The word's out. The jig's almost up. Enjoy prison when they get there, brother-thugs.
Nov 16th, 2009 11:32 AM
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voxyqt wrote:
just a wild guess, baby. I know plenty. And that's just the problem. Why not take yourself to remedial humanity courses? Feel bad for THE FAMILY OF THE MISSING AND MURDERED. Not people whose family members commit arson. Don't YOU have anything better to do than defend THUGS? Is that your entire IDENTITY?? ffwife?? seriously? You don't see the problem with that. a ged and a driving license. whooptee ding.
Nov 16th, 2009 11:28 AM
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chrissey wrote:
FFWife, Sugarme is a troll, formally known as windowsugar, who bashes our BRAVE civil servants. However, much as I hate to admit this, she is correct, it was an 18 year old ambulance driver (nothing ever reported he was an EMT) who killed the grandfather. Papers reported he was fine, then he died a few days later. (Possibly papers reported wrong, or as we all know, other health issues could have arisen that went undiagnosed). Anyway, a BIG THANK YOU to all the sacrifices (pardon MY spelling) your family has made, and I pray all involved heal quickly emotionally and physically. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
Nov 16th, 2009 11:13 AM
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FFwife wrote:
sugarme, I am not who you think and you are mixing up counties and services here. This truck from last night sat up higher than most that is why the person died, his truck was lower to the ground too. He died instantly. An 18 year-old paramedic? Umm, maybe a Band-aid EMT in a ambulance service truck but not a paramedic. Your time would be better spent perhaps going to an English class or two rather than coming here spouting off about something you know nothing about.
Nov 16th, 2009 10:51 AM
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hunny wrote:
How sad for Christopher. RIP.
Nov 16th, 2009 10:43 AM
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sugarme wrote:
um, the last one was head-on, too. Tell me did he die on collision or was he fine and then illogically died at the hospital as did the grandpa on busch blvd hit head on by an EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD AMBULANCE DRIVER. Tell me, how does one qualify to be an ambulance driver/paramedic at age eighteen. Feel for US your murder victims rather than your fat on the taxpayer money SELVES.
Nov 16th, 2009 10:34 AM
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sugarme wrote:
ffwife, cherryl is that YOU?? Useless second letter in name beat the smithereens out of a THREE YEAR OLD?? CHERRYL BARNETT. This is the THIRD DEATH BY FIRETRUCK OR AMBULANCE IN LESS THAN A MONTH. NOT TO MENTION the run over guy in st pete. So you go sugar yourself. iamwatchingu TOO. It's just not exciting. Yeah these guys need support. What could be more supportive than joyriding on taxpayer dollars?? Will we coin a new phrase now? "suicide" by fireMAN. get the rabbit ears. Dear family, I'm very sorry for your loss. Don't believe A WORD of the official version or the alligator tears.
Nov 16th, 2009 10:32 AM
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iamwatchingu wrote:
holy crap....can not believe that someone not even involved in the accident calls the report a lie! It was a horrible accident and someone died. Could have been much worse! sugarme must really be an unhappy person!!!!
Nov 16th, 2009 9:08 AM
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FFwife wrote:
Sugarme, you need to SHUT UP you know nothing about this. Brian and John need support at this time as well as the family of the person killed. Both of these fine firefighters deserve way more than this forum is ever going to give them. You go ahead and bash them and come up with conspiracies that aren't true while we take care of our guys. Jerks Everytime a FF is in the news whether its something like this or something personal like a car accident the bashers are out in full force without an ounce of knowledge. Stop calling 911 if you hate them so much and can't respect them.
Nov 16th, 2009 7:22 AM
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hernandospeaks wrote:
so the facts that the pickup was in the westbound lane in an easterly direction at the time of impact is a lie? sugarme, I have no idea how you can deduct that this fact is a lie. You obviously need to rethink your position. Glad the crew is ok. sorry for the lost of the other driver and his dogs.
Nov 16th, 2009 6:08 AM
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FFRET wrote:
sugarme, you're obviously biased in your comment. The physical evidence speaks for itself.
Nov 16th, 2009 5:12 AM
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sugarme wrote:
veered, huh? nice you have two witnesses. liars.
Nov 16th, 2009 4:01 AM
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FFRET wrote:
How can two vehicles traveling the same direction collide head-on? Nice proofreading SPT