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In the blink of an eye, a day of fun and fundraising at a Kentucky college campus turned tragic.A community came together in prayer Thursday night as two of their first responders remained hospitalized.It was a tragedy that played out in front of dozens of college students, just as the group had completed a charity event those firefighters volunteered at.It happened just before noon on the campus of Campbellsville University.Two men, up in the bucket of a ladder truck, had sprayed down the university band as part of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Scene photos | Raw video | Mobile videoAn investigation revealed the men's bodies came too close to an electric energy threshold when they were injured.These men were, according to friends, doing what they loved -- serving a community they loved when they were injured.The community coming together in the face of tragedy and lifting 41-year-old Capt. Tony Grider and 22-year-old Alex Quinn up in prayer."We just heard a loud noise, a boom, you know, and the lights went out," said neighbor Raven Barnett."From talking with the power company technicians, if you get within a distance of 3-4 feet, the energy that surrounds the high voltage will actually arc onto another object, in this case the personnel occupying the bucket," said Campbellsville Police Chief Tim Hazlette."At that point I'm thinking, 'Oh my God, he's dead or something,'" said Barnett.Barnett witnessed one of the firefighters collapse in the ladder's bucket and the heartbreaking reaction of band members."They were gathered around here in a circle, holding hands, all praying, I suppose for the victims. They were praying, some of them were crying," said Barnett.Hours later, there was another circle as hundreds gathered at the university.Students like J.T. Curtis said the tragedy that played out before dozens of his fellow students is personal."You know the people, the families in a small community, everyone is affected and you feel their pain in a lot of ways," said Curtis."I believe we can strengthen their families, the department and we can strengthen our community through prayer," said Campbellsville resident Greg Gribbins.That's exactly what Barnett said she's been doing since the tragedy unfolded in her backyard."Praying for the best for them and their families," said Barnett.There were two other firefighters -- 37-year-old Capt. Steve Marrs and 28-year-old Alex Johnson that were helping the band complete the Ice Bucket Challenge.They received electric shocks from current traveling down the ladder, but both men checked out OK at a Campbellsville hospital.The focus now turns to Grider's and Quinn's recovery. Both are undergoing treatment at University of Louisville Hospital.Firefighters from all over the area visited the men in the hospital Thursday. They're checking on their families to see if there is anything they need."I think the first 24-48 hours are critical in a severe burn," said trauma surgeon Dr. Matthew Benns.Benns treated Grider and Quinn. He said the firefighters suffered serious burns from the electrical current that traveled through their bodies."Sometimes we see deeper tissue injury with the electricity because a flame burn is really localized to the areas of skin that are in direct contact with that, whereas an electrical burn passes through all the tissue between the live wire and the ground," said Benns."You know, we have got a lot of hurt and shock to get over," said volunteer firefighter Chris Wilson.Wilson works alongside Grider in Campbellsville. He said to him, the captain is much more than just a mentor."He was a guy who you looked up to, he was always there to make you smile, always there to push you but at the same time be your friend when he did," said Wilson.Deputy Chief Rob Dwyer with the Highview Fire Department showed up at University Hospital on Thursday night to support the victim's families."I'll be honest with you, I stopped and said a prayer for them," said Dwyer.Several Louisville firefighters also stopped by to check in on their injured brothers."There are a lot of firefighters that have gathered here. Whenever a firefighter is injured in the line of duty, it affects all firefighters," said Eric Johnson with Supporting Heroes.Benns said they will keep a close eye on the firefighters over the next several days."After about 24 to 48 hours, we get a better sense of how deep the burns really are because the depth of burn really effects what we do from there," said Benns.And Dwyer said his fellow firefighters won't be too far either."Local firefighters should be here around the clock," said Dwyer.Doctors wouldn't detail the extent of their injuries citing privacy concerns.Doctors said the men can probably expect a lengthy hospital stay. Multiple operations are probably in their future as well.The Ice Bucket Challenge has been a successful and very popular, raising funds and awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.According to the ALS website, the campaign has raised more than $31 million dollars.Shawn Mullennex, the president of the Kentucky ALS chapter, expressed his regret over Thursday's accident in Campbellsville."Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families. I know Campbellsville really well. It's just heartbreaking to see something negative and somebody hurt over a challenge like this," said Mullennex. "It's been such a great awareness campaign for ALS. So much money's been raised in such a short amount of time, more than all of last year as an association across the country."Campbellsville University's president issued a brief statement on the accident Thursday that said, "We express heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the families of the firefighters who were injured."