We went to the 2007 Awards Ceremony for the Fire Department a couple weeks ago, and it hit home just what my husband does. There were a number of awards given out, and names were called over and over, but then they called names for the "Life Saving Award". This meant that the person whose name was called literally saved a life. This nameless person would have died without the particular fireman. It was not "oh I pulled you out before the fire got to you." No, it was a simple straight forward fact that this person would be DEAD without the fireman.
My husband received one of those awards. How amazing! How wonderful to think of my husband and to be able to be so utterly speechless with pride. He is incredible, and I think works one of the most unappreciated jobs. I am not condemning those who are ignorant to what it is that fireman do day in a day out. I was one of you until Benji. He has opened my eyes to what it is that fireman do. Yes, they may play video games and sit in recliners, but when that bell goes off the jump to attention and get to those in need as fast as they possibly can. I am so proud.
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My BOY! I had no idea. I'm proud of you too Benji and I appreciate your hard work and faithful service. Congratulations on your award and for being able to think in your quiet moments that because of what you do, another lives today. And whew, you look so GOOD in your dress uniform!
Norman
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