http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898 Ordinary people sometimes do extraordinary things when faced with circumstances that push them to their limits. Or perhaps they're already extraordinary people who just  didn't get the recognition they deserved before. In Sunday's second chapter of "The Fatal Funnel," you'll meet one such woman, a Victoria fire captain, who was the second responder inside the trailer where 19 immigrants suffocated to death May 14, 2003. She shrugs and says she was just doing her job. Yet, when you read her story, you'll realize how extraordinary she is. I hope readers will set aside the debate about illegal immigration for long enough to appreciate one of Victoria's quiet heroes. Please take some time to explore the special Web site created by talented multimedia intern Chelsey Delaney, a University of Texas student. The accompanying video produced by Bill Clough also powerfully captures the work of first responders; the closing scene is one that will stick with you. Some may blanch at the image of inside the trailer. We discussed at length how to handle this. Ultimately, we decided we need to give readers a small sense of what first responders faced in order to fully convey the magnitude of the story. Even after reviewing all of the pictures we had from that day, I still can't imagine what the victims and the first responders endured. As tough as our photo on E1 is to look at, consider what those on the scene saw and felt. Ordinary people sometimes do extraordinary things when faced with circumstances that push them to their limits. Or perhaps they're already extraordinary people who just  didn't get the recognition they deserved before. In Sunday's second chapter of "The Fatal Funnel," you'll meet one such woman, a Victoria fire captain, who was the second responder inside the trailer where 19 immigrants suffocated to death May 14, 2003. She shrugs and says she was just doing her job. Yet, when you read her story, you'll realize how extraordinary she is. I hope readers will set aside the debate about illegal immigration for long enough to appreciate one of Victoria's quiet heroes. Please take some time to explore the special Web site created by talented multimedia intern Chelsey Delaney, a University of Texas student. The accompanying video produced by Bill Clough also powerfully captures the work of first responders; the closing scene is one that will stick with you. Some may blanch at the image of inside the trailer. We discussed at length how to handle this. Ultimately, we decided we need to give readers a small sense of what first responders faced in order to fully convey the magnitude of the story. Even after reviewing all of the pictures we had from that day, I still can't imagine what the victims and the first responders endured. As tough as our photo on E1 is to look at, consider what those on the scene saw and felt. en-us You are right Cobler, it wasnt the immigrants fault they got hooked up with a heartless turd.  Even us Americans catch ourselves wanting to better ourselves.  http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_55873 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_55873 You are right Cobler, it wasnt the immigrants fault they got hooked up with a heartless turd.  Even us Americans catch ourselves wanting to better ourselves.  Ladyinpink, It was the immigrants fault.  They paid for that cayote.  They wanted to be an illegal immigrant.  So people did their jobs in the crisis.  Illegal immigrants wasted our great resources.  That is the problem.  We need the borders blocked.  Then the great people could focus on helping those who are legal citizens of Victoria!!!!!! Stop illegal immigration.  Quit wearing rose colored glasses. They are stealing your tax money, your school assets that should be used by your children, hospital and medical resources that belong to legal citizens, they drive without license and cause wrecks that you have to pay for.  Look at the bigger cities...illegal immigrants are the largest group of criminals -- they are wasting our legal system.  It is time to close the borders, use gatlin guns or whatever is necessary.  I have no more tax money to give.  They stole it all.  Now my children and grandchildren have no legacy.  And all of you that are pro-illegals are taking the food and education from my family. Am so tired of namby pamby.  I am like the Eddie Chiles ad -- I am tired of stealing and I am a mad!! http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_55915 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_55915 Ladyinpink, It was the immigrants fault.  They paid for that cayote.  They wanted to be an illegal immigrant.  So people did their jobs in the crisis.  Illegal immigrants wasted our great resources.  That is the problem.  We need the borders blocked.  Then the great people could focus on helping those who are legal citizens of Victoria!!!!!! Stop illegal immigration.  Quit wearing rose colored glasses. They are stealing your tax money, your school assets that should be used by your children, hospital and medical resources that belong to legal citizens, they drive without license and cause wrecks that you have to pay for.  Look at the bigger cities...illegal immigrants are the largest group of criminals -- they are wasting our legal system.  It is time to close the borders, use gatlin guns or whatever is necessary.  I have no more tax money to give.  They stole it all.  Now my children and grandchildren have no legacy.  And all of you that are pro-illegals are taking the food and education from my family. Am so tired of namby pamby.  I am like the Eddie Chiles ad -- I am tired of stealing and I am a mad!! Thanks for both of your opinions. I encourage you and others to continue the discussion on the special site we have set up here for our "Fatal Funnel" series. Our hope is this conversation will grow along with our series. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_55950 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_55950 Thanks for both of your opinions. I encourage you and others to continue the discussion on the special site we have set up here for our "Fatal Funnel" series. Our hope is this conversation will grow along with our series. Thanks, Dig. We're indeed fortunate to introduce such amazing people to our readers through this series. http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_56017 http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/ChrisCobler/7898/#c_56017 Thanks, Dig. We're indeed fortunate to introduce such amazing people to our readers through this series.