Recent events in Cincinnati

Ok recently here in Colerain township where I live, there were 2 firefighters killed in the line of duty. There was an article posted on the wcpo website
http://www.wcpo.com (i can't figure out how to link it so you can just click on it)
(local news station) about how the firefighters died. This paragraph in particular stirred a couple of emotions inside me...

" During Wednesday's emotional funeral service, Glendale Fire Chief Mike Finney suggested that citizens stop by their local firehouse and tell the firefighters on duty how much their service is appreciated."

Now my initial reaction was ok now I feel bad for the firefighters that lost their lives, however there are tons of people doing lots of different jobs that make them heroes. That doesn't mean I am going go to their individual workplaces to thank them for doing their jobs.

My next reaction was that the whole thing is really being blown out of proportion. I mean like I said I feel bad for the firefighters that lost their lives, however I nor anyone else, forced them to do the job they are doing. They know doing the job they do that there is a TON of risk involved. That's the horrible reality of being a firefighter or a police office or being a soldier. As much as it sounds very mean in print or coming out of someones mouth, it's the ugly truth.

Now I am very proud of every single person that makes a difference by doing the life saving but risky jobs they do, and I am extremely touched by the story of the firefighters. I am very appreciative of anyone that has improved my life or that may save my life or my family's life in the future should that be necessary. But the truth of the matter is, we should be thanking not just the firefighters but the doctors, the police, the soldiers, EMS and rescue squads, and nurses just to start!


My husband is a solider, a hero, a father, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend. He has been deployed 4 times. He is currently deployed to Iraq for the 3rd time since 2002. I don't expect everyone to leave their house when he returns from Iraq to thank him for his service. When he is in public with his uniform on people will come up to him and thank him for his service. That makes him and me feel very proud..in fact I get teary. IF and WHEN I see anyone that is a hero to me, I do and will always thank them for their service. I know that it's a hard job not only on the individual but on the family as well.

So right now I would like to take this space to thank EVERY SINGLE person that makes a difference in this world. If you save some one's life, house, dog, or make some one's day, if you make someone laugh or just smile, then thank you cause you are a hero in my eyes!

If you get offended by what I say then I am sorry. This is only my opinion. Feel free to share how you feel.