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How old was Arthur when he died?
55 years old.
What did Arthur suffer from?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
How many years did the firefighters help Arthur?
20+ years.
Who found Arthur a place to live?
George Grant.
What did Arthur want to be growing up?
A firefighter.
How did Arthur help the firefighters?
He stoked the furnace and cleaned.
What is the name of the street Arthur lived on at the end of the story?
Madison St.
How did the firefighters take care of Arthur's veteran benefits?
They arranged a special account for him.
Where was Arthur's only place of happiness? (include the street names)
The fire station at Aberdeen and Washington St.
The firefighters never let Arthur live like a ______.
bum.
What is the name of the street the fire station moved to?
Laflin St.
What war did Arthur fight in?
World War II.
What noise bothered Arthur after he left the veterans hospital?
The L train.
How did the men at Engine 34 help Arthur?
They fed him, gave him clothes, bathed him, and gave him a place to sleep.
How was Arthur buried with dignity?
The firefighters buried Arthur and held a special funeral for him.
What city does this story take place in?
Chicago, Illinois.