Role Models
Our heroes of yesterday have lost their luster. Almost
daily the headlines remind us how unwise it is to put
our faith in sports legends. Or movie stars. Politicians.
Or captains of industry. So where are the role models
of today for our sons and daughters? We have a
suggestion. There is a group of people we tend to take
for granted. There is no special day set aside in their
honor, that we know of. No TV series dedicated to
their heroism. No organized national recognition of
their importance to every community in the U.S. - big
or small.
Without fanfare, they do their job. Sometimes putting
their lives on the line in the process. There is much to
admire about these men and women. From part-time
rural volunteer to full-time big-city professional.
From the trainee to the Chief. From the fire fighter to
the fire marshal.
To even qualify for this demanding work, they have to
be physically strong. Dedicated. Intelligent.
Resourceful. Highly motivated. And, yes, unselfish.
Because they're certainly not in it for the money.
At a time when many of us bemoan the lack of heroes,
we suggest all of us look down the street to the men
and women who protect you and your neighborhood
from the ever-present dangers of fire.
Those role models for our kids? They've been there all
along. God bless the fire fighters of America.
Created on 05/17/2005 06:45 PM by admin
Updated on 05/17/2005 06:46 PM by admin
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