Scott, First and foremost, I truly appreciate your kind works and such. But more importantly is that you have my Utmost Respect and Honor for what you do today as a Fireman in today's world. Your a combat veteran in your own right even though your not carrying an M-16 slung over your soldier. Each time you have to respond to the ringing bell that may alert your Engine Company to a possible deadly situation, you and your brethren do not question the orders to go out and respond, you just do it. Sometimes you may be thanked and sometimes you might be cursed, but regardless, your putting your life on the line so that others can continue to live. Your a life saver and there is no higher calling in my estimation. Yes, there will be times that you can not save a life or lives, but the same holds true in combat. Some will live and some will die.
Today, I live right beside the Ouachita National Forest and it is actually my back yard. It is just my two dogs and myself living here. They keep me grounded you might say. Having to care for and take care of pets tends to remind you of being responsible. Yeah, there are times I wish I did not have to get up and feed the two of them, but if I don't who would. They actually have a pretty good life and of course I spoil them both with doggy treats. The National Forest use to be a great place to hunt and ride our four wheelers, but nowadays the Federal Government has made it almost impossible to ride through the forest without fear of being harassed by Federal Authorities and to me it is a disgrace.
It is Christmas Morning so the only gift I got was when I opened and read your email. Thanks again and for taking the time to sit down and write it. I am sure I can write for Jerry on this as well.
K.M.Harp
