First Responder Christmas

[Wyo]

Our son is a deputy sheriff. He went on duty at 7:00 a.m. this morning, just as the biggest storm of the year is getting under way. Highways out of here are closed in three directions and only a fool would go out on the one road that remains open. He's been running from wreck to wreck all day - no stop for lunch and no end in sight. So, as you sit down to Christmas dinner this afternoon, give a thought to those who are out in the storm watching out for the rest of us. Some of them aren't going to have much of a Christmas.

 

[old bear]

Wyo, a tip of my hat to your son, and all the other dedicated women and men who are working today, and every holiday to take care of the rest of us.

 

[Hillbilly77]

On our way home from the in-laws just now, we passed a house that had an ambulance in the driveway, lights all flashing.

My first thought was that I hope everything turns out well for the people in need, and God bless the responders that don't even take Christmas off.

 

[snuffy51]

We all owe a big thank you to the first responders who are always ready and willing to serve however they are needed. Our lives would be a lot tougher if not for them, but we all should be prepared to cover ourselves till assistance can arrive. That is just life.

 

[johnsonl]

My son is an EMT in Cotez, CO. He was out and about in that storm as well. I couldn't be prouder. God bless our First Responders.

 

[Old TexMex]

My daughter spent Christmas on her 48 with Austin Fire &EMT. God bless her.

 

[Muley Gil]

I well remember those days and glad they are over.

 

[cballman]

Wyo I understand how you feel. My Son is an EMT here in our county. We are getting ready to celebrate our Christmas because he had to work yesterday. So to make sure they had something to eat My Wife and I cooked and sliced a country ham for them to enjoy. Dont know how busy they were because if we ask on that day they get slammed. I just want people to know how proud I am of the people who has to work on the holidays to give us much peace and happiness and safe. My prayers go out to each and everyone that had, has to and or will work all of our days off.

 

[Iggy]

WYO,
I kinda remember those roads.

We all owe a debt of gratitude to those who choose to care for our country and to their families who also pay a price while they are on duty.

 

[soFlaNative]

Grateful for what they do, but to them it's a matter of course.
They know what they've signed up for, the least others can do
is spare them a thought and watch their own butts so not to
endanger the ones who respond.

 

[shouldazagged]

My niece retired after thirty years as a paramedic. Her brother, an Advanced EMT, is still working after twenty-five years. Her husband is also a retired EMT.

They all suffer to varying degrees from arthritis, back problems, and PTSD from the hideous things they've seen, including decapitation. My niece once picked up a motorcycke helmet that was, as she put it, occupied...

They've missed countless holidays and family occasions. They've been physically attacked and had guns and knives pulled on them. They've watched little children die, the worst of all.

I don't know how people can do that, or be police officers in today's world where any traffic stop can be lethal. I had a few years of experience as a firefighter many years ago, and can't imagine making that a life's work either.

I salute, from the heart, all the people who serve us in those vital, tough ways.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

A heartfelt salute to all the First Responders, Nurses, Firefighters, Boys and Girls in Blue. We have a daughter that is a RN, and our other daughter's husband is a Policeman. The RN had to work Christmas Day, 12 hours in ICU, so we had our Christmas celebration on Christmas Eve.
Everybody had left and we had crashed and were in "recovery" when I received a phone call from my older brother. He was having a heart attack, so we rushed to the ER and met him when he arrived by private vehicle. The nice Emergency Room folks took care of him and he is alive to night thanks to God, and their quick and professional actions. He is doing well and is to undergo another heart cath tomorrow to add more stents.
Our RN daughter was going by go see him last night, but a very sick patient threw up on her. None of these jobs are easy, but thanks to their tireless efforts we are safe, for the most part healthy, and can rest easy at night.

God bless them all,

Leon