Posted on 10/08/2007 6:05:39 PM PDT by snugs
This weekend the President spent the weekend at Camp David returning to the White House today, on Saturday he spoke at a memorial service at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland
On Saturday Defense Secretary Robert Gates continued his trip to South America with a visit to Paramaribo.
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QUOTE OF YESTERDAY
President Bush Visits National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Emmitsburg, Maryland
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for the warm welcome. David, thank you very much for your introduction. Nothing better than being introduced by an old fire chief. And I thank you for your service, Dave. It is such an honor to be here. I was telling Laura on the phone -- she didn't make it, I apologize, and so does she -- but I said I'm going down the hill -- I was up at Camp David -- I'm going down the hill to be with some remarkable people and their families, and to honor those who served. I said, I can't wait to go, and to be in their midst, because I hold the firefighters in such high regard; I have a deep respect in my soul for people who serve our communities.
As David mentioned, far too often we go to sites that have been devastated by natural disaster, for example. Every time the firefighters are there, every time. It's clear that the people here who wear the uniform have a different view of jurisdiction than a lot of our citizens. You know, from New York after 9/11, to New Orleans after Katrina, there were firefighters from around the country there to help. The bond between the firefighters is obviously unique; it is definitely a source of strength. And it's a reminder that the work here is a calling, not a job.
I want to thank the foundation for working hard to ensure that the families of those who have died in -- are well treated. I want to tell you today that the Hometown Heroes Act will be fully implemented. This program will be administrated the way it was intended to be administrated. (Applause.) That's the least we can do as we honor the families of those who have died in the line of service.
I also am amazed at the compassion I see amongst those who wear the uniform for their comrades. Anyway, thanks for having me. I'm sorry it's under these circumstances that we have to be together. I hope our presence can help heal your hearts just a little bit. I'm looking forward to giving you a hug if you want a hug, or smiling for a picture if you want to smile for a picture. But most of all, I'm looking forward to honoring your loved ones.
PHOTO OF YESTERDAY
President George Bush greets and offers comfort to friends and family members of firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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President George W. Bush waves as he walks towards the Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure to Camp David October 6, 2007
President George W. Bush waves from the steps of the Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before his departure to Camp David October 6, 2007
Children react as the Marine One helicopter with U.S. President George W. Bush on board departs from the White House in Washington to Camp David October 6, 2007
Suriname President Ronald Venetiaan (L) greets U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates at the presidential palace in Paramaribo October 6, 2007. Gates arrived to participate in the ceremony ending the 12-country goodwill mission by the U.S. Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort, offshore Paramaribo
Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) receives a portrait of himself as a gift from his Surinamese counterpart Ivan Fernald during a meeting in Paramaribo October 6, 2007.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, second left, and Suriname Minister of Defense Ivan Fernald, center right, listen as Lt. j.g. Michael McCarty, right, explains the capabilities of the intensive care unit aboard the the USNS Comfort, during a tour of the hospital ship on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, in Suriname's territorial waters.
President Bush, Sen. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., left, and Hal Bruno, right, put their hands over their hearts as the national colors pass during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend at the National Firefighters Academy in Emmitsburg, Md. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007.
Athen Schwantes, left, joins her daughter as they listen to the invocation during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7. 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President Bush is accompanied in the Pledge of Allegiance by U.S. Senator Steny Hoyer, (D-Md.), (left), and the wife and children of firefighter Russell Schwantes of Fayetteville, Ga., during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush waves at a memorial service at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, October 7, 2007.
President Bush, delivers his remarks during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend at the National Firefighters Academy in Emmitsburg, Md. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007.
Tresa Curtis, of Texas, reacts during speech given by U.S. President George W. Bush at a memorial service at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, October 7, 2007.
President George W. Bush (2nd R) sits with Turner Koyle, 8, of Holden, Utah, (R), in his lap at a memorial service at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, October 7, 2007. Turner lost his father, Spencer S. Koyle, in a fire in August 2006.
President George Bush holds 8-year-old Turner Koyle of Holden, Utah, during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Glad You & Your Dad are okay after the electrical probs in kitchen!!
T Y for this day’s Dose!
& the P O Yesterday is so sweet!
Thanks for the ping and the Dose. Great photos
Great starter photo in post # 9!
President George W. Bush lays a wreath at a memorial service at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, October 7, 2007.
President Bush pays respect after laying wreath makes at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, MD,Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007
President George W. Bush (R) holds an emotional Tresa Curtis, of Texas, at a memorial service at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, October 7, 2007, her boyfriend Phillip Townsend, a firefighter from the Denison Fire Department in Texas died after injuries sustained while fighting a commercial structure fire
President George Bush greets and offers comfort to friends and family of fallen firefighters during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
All in 10 & 11 are sweet & moving/tear jerkers!
President George Bush greets and offers comfort to friends and family of fallen firefighters during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George Bush shares a light moment with friends and family of a fallen firefighter during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George Bush greets and offers comfort to friends and family members of firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, during a ceremony at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service in Emmitsburg, Md., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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