For shame
As firefighting is quickly defining my life, this will be the first of many posts regarding the life of a firefighter’s wife.
This is what I’ve been reading about today:
http://www.theneworleanschannel.com/news/3898255/detail.html
I don’t know how anyone can not be deeply saddned by this. I have read up on this case a bit, so I know that this poor woman and her children have recieved a relatively meger sum of money from the state and federal governments, but nowhere near what would have been available to them if the city that her husband worked for had insurance to cover this, or a widows fund, as most cities do.
Firefighting is not just sitting around the station playing poker with the boys. Besides the obvious danger from fires, these men expose themselves every day to terrible diseases when helping people who desperately need medical attention. The man who died in this case was a volunteer firefighter, and frankly I think that is even more commendable. It is a complete shame that the people of this town have chosen to not only deny this hero’s family aid, but any future firefighters who, heaven forbid, may have the inconceivable happen. And to be fair, I put blame on the city as well for not finding a solution to this problem which would take into consideration the financial strain it might place on its poorer citizens.
I would hope that if something horrible happened to my husband while he was desperately trying to save the life of a stranger, that the community would come together and do the right thing for his children.
What a terrible tought! But, you know youd have to have the kids first! Honey, I could not get here as a link from my email so I had to do it the hard way. I like all of this but, for a gal who has no time you sure find some of this kind of fun.
I hope Ryan gets a nod from Phoenix but I do understand his quandry. Perhaps this could help - if Ryan were to look back on his life 20 years from now would he be better off with Rural or if he went to Phoenix. Phoenix offeres a SECURED future - Rural does not. When everthing is said and done, Rural is a fairly unstable Private Company that pays very few benifits and an uncertain future. Phoenix- well - it is!! I know that it feels great being a big fish in a small pond but a small fish in a big pond has a lot more room to grow!! Well, you know how I feel. I do not think I should say anything to him - what do you think?
Hang in there kido, youre doing great!!
I love you.
dad
PS: I wish this had "spell check"!!!