TO ALL MILITARY, POLICE OFFICERS, EMS WORKERS AND FIREFIGHTERS A HEARTFELT THANK YOU

KLT | 9-28-01 | KLT

[KLT]

I know, we have many military, police officers, EMS Workers and Firefighters who are on these threads. On behalf of my family, friends and all the people I know in the area of Ground Zero, I want to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your excellent services, sensitivity and sacrifices from the bottom of our hearts.

You've been so unbelievably helpful and supportive working long hours and being in conditions that one's imagination cannot ever envision.

God Bless You and I cannot express the measure of our gratitude for your outstanding service.

[KLT]

EMT bump.....

You are my hero! God Bless You Jude!

[rowlf]

New Zealanders support the firefighters, too! In Nelson there is a campaign to get 100 rescue workers/fire fighters and their families to New Zealand for a free holiday. People are offering to open their homes to them, local councils are paying expenses, etc. New Zealand firefighters have also been running a collection to send to their American mates. Many Kiwis have contributed money to it. The firemen and policemen in New York are the most courageouds people in the world.

[KLT]

I am from 3 generations of NYPD (all now retired) and have never felt prouder of the Brave and Finest of NYC.

Being a former FINEST, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

FreePatrioticGuards,

Karen (KLT)

[KLT]

New Zealanders support the firefighters, too! In Nelson there is a campaign to get 100 rescue workers/fire fighters and their families to New Zealand for a free holiday. People are offering to open their homes to them, local councils are paying expenses, etc. New Zealand firefighters have also been running a collection to send to their American mates. Many Kiwis have contributed money to it. The firemen and policemen in New York are the most courageouds people in the world.

Thank You New Zealand, it's amazing how we all unite in a time of crisis. Yes, the NYPD and NYC firemen are indeed amongst the finest and the bravest in the world. To watch my friends take off and run into that building without one iota of regard for their own safety was ubelievable.

God Bless You rowlf, and God Bless The Great People Of New Zealand!

Karen (KLT)

[KLT]

God bless YOU for starting this wonderful thread! Thank you!

God Bless You for being who you are.....There are tons of special people on these threads, and you're one. You're Very Welcome...

[Diva Betsy Ross]

To all rescue workers, victims family members and others touched by this:

My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty: Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrim's pride. From every mountian side, Let freedom ring.

Thank you and may God bless you every day , from now on.

[2ndMostConservativeBrdMember]

Kiss, kiss, hug, hug bump..........

[KLT]

My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty: Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrim's pride. From every mountian side, Let freedom ring.

I remember singing that every morning in school right after the pledge of allegiance. I couldn't think of a more appropriate song then that. God Bless America and Thank God As Of Now, There Is, "No More Gore Anymore," except for the famous Freeper....

[KLT]

Kiss, kiss, hug, hug bump..........

I accept your kiss and hug bump!!!!LOL

[kayak]

Wanted to be sure that you see this ...... and thanks for all that you do!

[Irma]

Mega Bumps from the Deep South!

[freefdny]

I just came from a memorial service for a good friend who was a Chief on the New York City Fire Department.He also happened to be a freeper. I can't begin to describe how great a guy John was and how much I'll miss him. We talked politics,history and world events all the time. And he loved you guys and told me about the web site. I think he introduced me to it with "Patton's speech to the Third Army",a truly great speech which I just reread here. He also always carried with him Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena " speech,could someone post that? So long John

[kayak]

The Man in the Arena
- Teddy Roosevelt

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena...who strives...who spends himself...and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
-Teddy Roosevelt

I did not know that we had a FReeper who was a fire chief and who was lost on that awful day. God rest his soul! He was truly a hero.

Do you know what his screen name was?

[AquariusStar22]

Thanks KLT...I just gave to the firefighters who were out on the street tonight collecting money.

I told the guy that I didn't know what the money was for but if it was something they needed than I was willing to give.

He said it was for the widows and children of the firefighters and rescue workers in NY.

Know that all over the country the nation salutes you guys for the true American heros and heroines you all are.

God Bless you all.

[jude24]

Suburban volunteer emt... I'm not a hero-- the FDNY guys, those are the heroes. But thank you anyway.

[All-American Medic]

No KLT, Thank You and the other wonderful American citizens, who have reached into your pockets and pantries, medicine cabinets and garages. And came up with everything we have needed to do the job at ground zero. Your donations keep us warm, fed, and hydrated. The letters of support that hang from the red cross vans,and barricades and fencing at ground zero make us realize no matter how bad the day or how sad and tired we are, that you are all behind us and we need to drive on to bring our brothers and sisters home. The salvation army mobile kitchens, that feed us good, hot food. the verizon phone vans allowing us to call home for free and the hardhats, gloves, respirators and warm clothes that keep us safe have all come from selfless people who care enough to take time out of their busy lives to help us out. The folks who line the West Side highway from west street all the way up into the forties, cheering as we walk out to grab some food and a quick nap buoy our spirits dramatically, especially some of the female ones. (sorry guy moment) The ironworkers and carpenters who work side by side with us. Thank god for all of you. They call us "heroes" we are not heroes, we answered a call that most of us felt as children to do a job and get it done. The real heroes are the American people who refuse to be cowed by madmen and the brothers and sisters buried at ground zero and the folks who made last phone calls to their loved ones from the towers to say goodbye. The men and women who should be honored, are those folks on flt. 93 who took a plane and drove it into the ground to save others, those are the people who should be praised. From all of us who have toiled at ground zero to all of you, THANK YOU AND WE LOVE YOU - All American Medic, New York State Police

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you SOOOOOOooooo much KLT.

(((((((((((( HUG ))))))))))))))

My nephew is one of the firemen in N.Y. and I will tell him about this thread.

I also thank all those involved in the rescue, the firemen and police and all that have to face things each moment of the day they cannot even talk about .

Thank you again KLT.

[kayak]

I thought my tears had finally stopped but your selfless post has started the water works up again. Thank you for all you're doing.

God bless you and God bless America!!!

[All-American Medic]

sorry and thanks

[ScottinSacto]

I agree...much much more applicable moniker.

Ground Hero bump!!