A Wince, a Nod and Two Magic Words
Now that I'm back at home in Porter Ranch, its amazing to see all the fire damage around my community, yet all the houses where I live were kept safe. I don't know how to express my gratitude and appreciation to all the firefighters who risked their lives to save my home and many others. You are all amazing and I'm sure I can speak for everyone in the community when I say THANK YOU! -Jen-
Jen,
Those two words may not mean much to some people, but they mean the universe to the men and women of the LAFD.
It is certainly now our turn to thank you and so many others for listening intently, acting decisively and moving swiftly and safely when the evacuation orders were issued.
As firefighters, we know that many of you hold positions of high respect and responsibility in our community. From leading large classrooms of children, managing major projects or heading corporations, most of you are not accustomed to having a complete stranger take full and total command of your day - much less your life and livelihood.
That you would look us squarely and trustingly in the eye and with nothing more than a slight wince and a nod, follow the order to leave all of your worldly possessions in our care, speaks volumes of the trust that we are sworn to uphold at any cost.
Thank you Jen.
Please know that we will always be there for you and your family. No matter the reason, no matter the time, no matter the risk, no matter the cost. We will always be there. To do anything less would rob us of the opportunity to be the gifted recipients of that wince and nod, and yes - those two magic words.
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
4 comments:
I agree with Jen. The hills just on the other side of my house were completely burned, but no houses were damaged in my neighborhood. Amazing! I was packing some things Monday afternoon when I saw a huge wall of flame coming over the hill just on the other side of Mason. The wind was taking it right towards us fast. I knew my house was toast as I drove away. Thank you firefighters. You rock!
Eric
hi brian,
after being so well informed and respectfully comforted by your caring words during the last week i think it's time for me to come out of the closet. i've got a great fuzzy wuzzy ol' fashioned crush on you.
thanks again - and so much - for all of you - saving my home and my neighbors' homes once again.
lisa
LAUSD teacher
I thank God for the LAFD for their efforts in keeping the fire contained and saving the homes and lives of many throughout the community.
Here is video footage from 2am Tuesday Morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAGgaHW0910
And here are pictures I took in Porter Ranch.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisyarzab/sets/72157608009067236/
We live near Sesnon and Reseda. Our family extends our sincerest Thank You to LAFD and other departments like Butte County and Felton (whom we saw at the end of Sesnon) for such dedicated service in protecting and saving our homes and our lives.
Bless you,
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