9/11 reflections from a FF’s perspective
Each year since the horrific events of 9/11/2001 I find myself in a quiet and somber mood about this time. I see so many people wanting to make such a huge deal of those brave souls that lost their lives that day. What should I feel? How should I honor them?
The conclusion I have come to is to not honor them on the anniversary of that day, but to work hard every single day to honor them. I will do my job every day, just as they were doing that fateful day. By altering my daily duties I would be doing them a disservice…it is the duty I strive to achieve every single day that honors them.
I will quietly and unassumingly walk into the fire station at 7 am….ready to do what I am ready to do every day…..in their honor, and in the honor of every firefighter that has ever made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. I, as well as most others I know, say it’s just my job….but it’s a job I’m very proud of and one I am willing to sacrifice my life for when my brothers or anyone in need deems it necessary…any day, any time, without hesitation.
PTB, FTM, EGH, RFB, KTF, DTRT…..just letters to some, but to me they are the guide to my life! This is honor of my brother firefighter and station 2 partner Lt. Dick Sheets.
September 11, 2009 at 4:21 am
This is a very moving, heartfelt and inspiring posting. Thank you for sharing Brian. I hope your day is uneventful.
September 11, 2009 at 5:31 am
Beautifully expressed, Brian! I am inspired by how you are motivated.
September 11, 2009 at 6:47 am
Well said. Well lived.
September 11, 2009 at 6:53 am
Great post Brian, and a great way to honor them. Stay safe.
September 23, 2009 at 10:05 am
Brian,
Thank you for putting some rationalization to the word Honor. We lost many on 9/11 and as a police officer that day only reinforces my fight against terrorism. Your right, doing your job everyday is the honor given to those we lost that day.