We all take stuff for granted. \u00a0But there are some volunteers that are simply more important than others. \u00a0I could rank a list but I won’t. \u00a0There is only one on this list and that # 1 is Volunteer Fire Departments and the people that volunteer.<\/p>\n
No, I have never been a volunteer fireman. \u00a0I should but I have always worked in other towns or been on the road too much to count on. \u00a0I’ve got some brother-in-laws that serve their time to help. \u00a0But, no, I have not.<\/p>\n
Volunteer fire fighters are an integral part of Rural America. \u00a0They come a running to help their neighbor. \u00a0Always. \u00a0And for what? \u00a0 A little bit of retirement. \u00a0And not enough insurance to cover their funeral if the worst happens. \u00a0But, yet, they still do the job. \u00a0This is truly what made America–some people that willingly face danger in order to protect others and with no reward for their efforts. \u00a0These volunteers may be the last bastion of true Americans–no politics, just take care of the job, your neighbors, your community–with little or no reward. \u00a0That’s how everything should be.<\/p>\n
Friday, in Waynoka, there are two funeral services for two fallen volunteer fire fighters. \u00a0No, I did not teach either of them. \u00a0One was a few years older than my time there and the other a few years a younger. \u00a0Yes, I knew them both. \u00a0And I know a lot of their families. \u00a0Good, good people. \u00a0Exactly the kind that you would expect to be volunteer fire fighters. \u00a0Hard working, self-less, community-oriented and yeah, they knew a good time.<\/p>\n
Prayers for the families and friends. \u00a0Please pray for all volunteer fire fighters as they do their un-paid jobs.<\/p>\n
You can keep all these over-paid athletes, actors and musicians. \u00a0I’ll stick with the military personnel and the fire fighters.<\/p>\n
In closing, I haven’t got any thing else to say except, “THANK YOU!” \u00a0To all of you. \u00a0For all that you do.<\/p>\n
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On a funnier note, listen to the Jerry Clower story of Uncle Versey and his family \u00a0saving the day by putting a fire out. \u00a0If you already know the story, you are smiling. \u00a0If you don’t know, well, you should.<\/p>\n
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GOD bless! \u00a0 Home sweet home, wherever that may be.<\/p>\n
Turn it up!!!!!!<\/p>\n
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