National firefighters day

[pengman]

I received an email from my fire chief last night that was originally sent boy a 14 year old that lost his father on 9/11 what he is doing is trying to get enough people to add their names to a petition to make 9/11 national firefighters day in rememberance of all the firefighters that lost their lives on that tragic and historic day. I dont know if anyone has received this email but if you have not it would be good if this could be forwarded to get signatures as i think this kid has a great idea.
let me know if anyone is intrested so this kid can get more than enough for the petition
here is part of the email sorry it is a long thread but i think it is a great idea.

Hello, I lost my Dad on September 11th; he was Chief Edward

Geraghty,Battalion 9, New York City Fire Department. He lost his life with

many other heroes that day, victims of the terrorists. Firefighters from all

over have come to the aid and rescue of the tragedy in New York and

Washington, D.C.



Many firefighters lost their lives to save someone else's. The truth of the

matter is, they do this every single day. They truly are heroes. I know

many people feel helpless, especially those who live far from NYC and D.C.

We all want to do something to show our appreciation, our support. I think

we can.



In honor of the bravery, courage and determination of American firefighters

there should be a day in our nation to celebrate and appreciate their

hard-work and never-ending passion for saving lives. I think we should honor

all those other heroes who still live today.



I'm starting a petition for a National Firefighters Day. Will you help make

every September 11th "National Firefighters Day"? Please join me!

[SmokeEater1]

Now that is inspirational, and shows valor. Sign me up!

[Diane E]

This one's been around...

http://urbanlegends.about.com/librar...refighters.htm

Something to consider -- we want people to remember us every day, not just on 9/11. We have the National Fire and Emergency Services Day and Dinner each spring (this year it's April 7th), the National Fallen Firefighter's Memorial Weekend in October, and Naional Fire Prevention Week (which should be YEAR-ROUND). We shouldn't give people one day and a reason to forget the other 364. Just my 2 cents.