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The heroic story of fireman Gerry Shannon and his actions during the '89 San Francisco quake.
San Francisco Firefighter Gerry Shannon is well-accustomed to danger. He'll tell you it's just part of the job. But nothing could have prepared him for the risk that he would face during the great earthquake of 1989.
That unforgettable October day, he had to make a difficult decision - should he put his own life in serious jeapordy to save the life of a stranger.