Tag Archives: firefighter funerals

The Family’s Heart felt “Thanks”

With his passing still heavy on her heart and mind, Todd's mother sat down yesterday to attempt to write "Thank You" cards. She was simply overwhelmed by the number of Firefighters and the distances they had traveled. It's a true testament to the "Brotherhood" we firefighters share and it never ceases to amaze me.

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Mixed emotions

“Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. Captain, that is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave.” "

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Taking it all in ….

** Language WARNING for this post ** I guess I’m still absorbing all the information that is surfacing around the death of Osama bin Laden. There’s a lot to take in and the event has my emotions all over the scale once again. I’m happy, sad,  thankful and at times even mad … hang with me and I’ll explain. I, ...

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