I work emergency rescue and respond to about 75-90 fire or emergency scenes per year. Some are very humdrum and others are horrific. I do know that from the time I spent as an EMR on ambulance calls, and from the occasional fire/rescue scene--well, I have DNR figuratively stapled to my chest in LARGE letters. I carry a 'living will' type statement in my wallet nad have made it clear to those who would have to make the decision on my behalf that MY decision is already made and that they don't have a decision to make on my behalf. Personally, I would not want to be that type of burden to those who care for me or love me--few enough as that number is, their collective pain would be too much for my conscience to carry into whatever follows thai life. Even too heavy to carry out of this one.

SRS, thank you sincerely for being so gracious.

BM