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About LinkBacksI was doing the "vehicle shuffle" in the driveway this morning when an elderly woman pulled into the driveway after I backed the Mustang into the garage. SHe said that she heard that I detail cars on the side, and asked me how much would I charge to clean the inside of her windshield and rear window, as they were hazy and that she could not easily reach in to do them because of her arthritis. I told her that I would do it for her for free and went to grab my glass cleaner and a roll of paper towels and that I would do her windows inside and out.
I started cleaning the windows and she said to me "you know, it's still true.. we are still family... my late husband retired from the FDNY and he told me that if I ever needed anything to ask a firefighter..."
Her late husband was assigned to an engine company in the Rockaway section of Queens and did 20 years on the job. They moved to Marlborough to be closer to their children, her husband passed away shortly after they moved here. I didn't get her name, but helping one of our own sure helped to make my day!
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12-04-2004, 06:21 PM #1Forum Member
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we are family..
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"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
Lt. Ray McCormack, FDNY
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12-04-2004, 06:34 PM #2Forum Member
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Thanks for the story, Gonz........ You made the rest of us proud......
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12-04-2004, 06:39 PM #3Forum Member
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You're a special breed 
September 11th - Never Forget
I respect firefighters and emergency workers worldwide. Thank you for what you do.
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RAY WAS HERE FIRST
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12-04-2004, 06:58 PM #4Forum Member
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What? No liquid glass?
Nice work brother!
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Good job Gonzo.
That's one in the plus column.
CR
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12-04-2004, 07:48 PM #6IACOJ Agitator
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Once again, our esteemed leader shows the way for the young ones by leading by example.
Good work!IACOJ Agitator
Fightin' Da Man Since '78!
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12-04-2004, 07:53 PM #7Forum Member
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Cool Capt, way to go
A'int No Rocket Scientist's in The Firehall
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thanks Gonz for makin the rest of us look good
Adze .............ditto !
IACOJ both divisions and PROUD OF IT !
Pardon me sir.. .....but I believe we are all over here !
ATTENTION ALL SHOPPERS: Will the dead horse please report to the forums.(thanks Motown)
RAY WAS HERE 08/28/05
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I'm sorry, I haven't been paying much attention for the last 3 hours.....what were we discussing?
"but I guarentee you I will FF your arse off" from>
http://www.firehouse.com/forums/show...60#post1137060post 115
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Good Story!
And that ladies and gentlemen is why he's the Captain!
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"Darn those pesky flaming mice."
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Viva ElPresidente
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Gonzo,
You 'da BEST, man.
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12-04-2004, 09:57 PM #12former FH.com member
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Well done Cap, Bravo!
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12-04-2004, 10:18 PM #13IACOJ BOD
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Kia Kaha
Cap, style and grace as always. I see the image of her driving away a lot closer to her husband in her heart.
Kia Kaha.Psychiatrists state 1 in 4 people has a mental illness.
Look at three of your friends, if they are ok, your it.
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Wondering
Why dont I get a deal like that from one of the local "businessmen" when I am stopped at a red light in da hood? Nice job Ron.
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What makes this all the more special is that he would have done the same for this lady if she was "family" or not.
You're a good man, Cap.
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That's what it's all about...don't stories like that just make ya even more proud to be firefighters and to have such great "family" members all over the world?!?!
Way to go, Captain!
IACOJ
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap it if we do not lose heart."
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Wait...
Mini-Me is NOT in our family. He is a sick weirdo.
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Re: Wait...
Come on Bou...even you can't highjack a thread like this.Originally posted by CALFFBOU
Mini-Me is NOT in our family. He is a sick weirdo.
Besides, we accept him just like we accept you!
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12-05-2004, 07:24 AM #19Forum Member
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Thanks Capt, that was a favor to all of us. Huge.
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A big thumbs up,Capt,you just made my day!!!
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