Thank you First Responders

Just now I was driving down the 805 freeway in San Diego when traffic slowed to a standstill. I heard on the radio that there was an accident and that the right hand lanes were closed ahead. It took about 30 minutes to finally get to the accident. What I saw was horrific. A car was mangled and ripped apart, and a large group of firefighters, EMTs, and police officers were crowded around the injured parties doing all that they could to save them. Being the overly emotional person that I tend to be, I immediately started to cry. I realized that I was crying for the individuals who were fighting for their life but also for how proud I was and how reassured I felt because of the heroic acts of the first responders.

I have had very few opportunities, if any, to interact with EMTs, firefighters, or police officers. Pretty much only when I got tickets in my reckless moments as a youth. I should consider myself lucky that thus far I have not needed their assistance, but that also means that I have never thanked them for all that they do and how safe and protected I feel. I admire them all for their heroism in fighting for the lives of those individuals who find themselves in unfortunate situations everyday, and although I have never needed their assistance, I know that if ever I do they will be there as soon as they can, doing all that they can to save me. They will put their lives and well being on the line to help someone they don't even know. That is incredible to me. I wish I knew a better way to thank them, but having my thank you be the first entry to my blog, was the first thing I though of.

Thank you to all of you out there that fight for our lives and protect us every day! You deserve more thanks and recognition than I could possibly give.

Thank you,
Heidi