A Thank You to The Rescuers

Subject: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 07:48 PM

Sometimes we forget.

Today, on the way home from Torquay, a friend and I drove past an horrific crash scene, the likes of which I've never seen before.

On the opposite side of the road, the traffic was in total chaos. In the middle of their highway sat the Devon Air Ambulance Helicopter, surrounded by Fire Engines, masses of Police Cars and Ambulances, whilst at the back on the Hard Shoulder sat huge lorries waiting to tow away the broken cars..but first, they had to be emptied of their broken people.

Three hours later the road was still in chaos. Two people had died at the scene and so they were having to take as much evidence as possible, before allowing the traffic back again.

All those men and women, the Firefighters, the Ambulance crews, the Police, the Helicopter team, all working to save the lives of others, regardless of the risks to themselves..

So, I just wanted to say Thank You to folks like Bruce and any other Mudcatters, or non-Mudcatters out there who do that gruesome job for ordinary people like us.

You're all absolute Angels, and sometimes we forget to tell you.

   

Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance Donations

Subject: RE: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 07:48 PM

Sorry, could this be moved to BS please, I forgot that bit. Thank you.

Subject: RE: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: open mike
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 08:48 PM

you're welcome....
http://buttefire.org/
http://buttefire.org/photogall/vegfirphoto/vegfirphoto.html
i am a volunteer fire fighter, EMT,engine operator, and fire Look Out.
http://www.firelookout.org/

Subject: RE: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: Ebbie
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 08:55 PM

A heartfelt thank you from me too. It takes special people to open themselves to it. I have a Juneau friend who used to be an EMT and another friend who used to be a volunteer firefighter. Knowing them both I can believe that it does take special people.

Subject: RE: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 09:25 PM

"Come on Baby,..and rescue me..."

Having gotten that out of my system...add my hearty "amen" to the sentiments above.
                        Dean

Subject: RE: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: jeddy
Date: 30 Jun 09 - 09:34 PM

a huge thankyou from me too, we always flash lights at fire engines and ambulances, just so they know we appreciate them.

may the gods look after you all wherever you may be.

please be careful

all my love

jade x x

Subject: RE: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Jul 09 - 07:33 AM

a friend's 80+ mother is a volunteer radio operator for her local State Emergency Service unit.

Without her & others like her (professional & volunteer) where would we be?

thanks to them all

sandra

Subject: RE: A Thank You to The Rescuers
From: GREEN WELLIES
Date: 02 Jul 09 - 07:37 AM

Well said, we dont realise how valuable they are until we need them.

My husband and son were involved in a serious accident 13 years ago where my car in which they (which they had borrowed) were travelling got wedged under an articulated lorry. Naturally the car was written off, but luckily they survived.
All of the emergency services were fantastic, especially when I drove down the same road in my husbands car, and saw my registration plate lying next to the mangled wreck which was my car!

Anyone involved in those jobs is a hero, nothing less.