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The Station nightclub fire | 10 years later

Finding life after the fire that will never go out

Ten years ago, as a fading band rocked a faded R.I. club, an explosion of flames killed 100 and injured many more. For survivors, the road back has been unthinkably hard.

The cake is lush and bright and perfumes the room with the scent of lemon.

“Happy Birthday Nicky,” it reads in baby-blue cursive.

Comments

Hard to read.

A beautifully written piece - kudos to this reporter.  Thinking and praying today for all affected.

Wow...what a great article...powerfull but heartbreaking. Thank you.

This article was more than I bargained for, as I sit here swept up in its poignancy.  How does anyone find solace after the sudden loss of a loved one after such a tragedy?  Superb, sensitive and well-written article, indeed, and thank you to the families for having the courage to tell their stories on the 10th anniversary of this tragic event; perhaps, as their sorrow is shared, we will grieve with them, and even if only for a moment, our support will help carry and uplift them.