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Joel Gould

New York fireman inspires Maroons with his 9/11 message

Queensland coach Billy Slater invited New York City firefighter James Dowdell into Origin camp. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Queensland players have embraced the motivational message delivered by New York firefighter James Dowdell as they prepare to band together as one in State of Origin battle.

Dowdell, who became a New York Fire Department (FDNY) lieutenant on what would have been his father's 70th birthday, was invited by coach Billy Slater to speak to the players in camp on Saturday about his experiences.

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