August 26, 2025 · 7:05 pm
I really like discovering model new fascinating issues to see and do within the Florida Keys completely by chance. On my means final weekend to take images of the Blue Gap I noticed this stop-me-in-my-tracks montage whereas heading again to US-1.
For too many individuals the quantity 13 is unfortunate, however to those modern-day iconic heroes that quantity signifies the love they’ve for our nation and being fortunate sufficient to reside on this nation we name the United State Of America. Right here on Massive Pine Key you’ll discover the Monroe County Hearth Station #13. As you’ll be able to see within the photograph to the left, the hearth station’s outer wall is ornately designed with a wonderful richly coloured work, mosaics & plaques. The palm tree plaque on the left is a magnificence in itself, however the true American Hero proudly serving his nation is the point of interest for me. Don’t suppose for a second that the flag is painted, no likelihood, these are tri-colored glass tiles within the form of our nations flag.
This was an actual discover, my uncle who himself is a retired Monroe County firemen, discovering this makes me respect & recognize what he did much more in serving his metropolis, county, state & nation! I hope that you just too know a firemen both present or retired someplace which you could share this photograph with. It’s twice as gorgeous in individual imagine you me! Oh yeah, the doorway main into the workplace additional to the best is price a photograph to your assortment too!
You’ll find the Hearth Station-sensation price a view at Mile Marker 30.4 on US-1 south after which turning proper onto Key Deer Blvd. and taking place .4 miles on the left. Take pleasure in and keep in mind, these women and men threat their lives on a regular basis to avoid wasting ours regardless of the circumstance!