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CREDIT UNION UPDATE E-mail message From: burkhardt6@verizon.net Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2008, 7:46am (EDT-1) To: tpmcg@webtv.net Cc: BURHARDT6@AOL.COM Subject: NEWARK FIREMEN'S CREDIT UNION TOM, WOULD YOU PLEASE POST THE FOLLOWING ON YOUR WEBSITE: WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND THE SERVICES FOR OUR UNION MEMBERS WITH NEWER PRODUCTS, LOAN SPECIALS, AND ENHANCED SERVICES VIA THE INTERNET. WITH OUR NEW OFFICE, WE HAVE GONE TO ELECTRONIC BANKING WHICH ALSO ENABLES US TO CONTACT OUR MEMBERS IMMEDIATELY WITH RATES AND SPECIALS AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, THEREFORE, THE NEED TO SEND A SPECIAL MAILING IS AVOIDED. KINDLY SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO WWW.NEWARKFIREMENFCU.ORG. P.S. EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A MEMBER, LOGON AND CHECK US OUT. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS, KEVIN J. BURKHARDT SECRETARY, NFFCU

The Newark Firefighters Pipes and Drums needs our support.They are there for us when called. (It costs over $2000 to outfit one member). D.C. Marcell (Ret) will be coming around for payroll deduction donations, any amount will help. go to www.newarkfirefighterspipeband.com on links page

GOLF DISCOUNT E-mail message 2009, 1:29pm To: tpmcg@webtv.net Subject: Golf Discount North Jersey Golf Studio would like to extend its services to the members of The Newark Fire Department. We are a full service Custom Club, Club Repair and Golf Instruction studio offering: *Custom clubs by Master club-maker Mark Ciasullo *Highest quality in-house repair *Expert instruction on our Pro-Tee Golf Simulator *Simulator driving range and Golf tee times available *Lounge area for your comfort while golfing We consider it a privilege to extend to all Newark Firefighters, a 20% discount on all in-house club repairs and simulator/instruction time, as well as a 15% discount on Custom-Made clubs. We look forward to seeing you soon! 69 New Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-287-7951 * sales@njgolfstudio.com

Donation Thanks E mail message to: tpmcg873 The Firefighter Michael J. DeLane Fund would like to thank the good friends of the late FF Joe Puorro for their donation in memory of Joe. Our Thanks to FF Carmine Villano (Ret), Bill Aurich, John Tolve, Paul Bella, Val Vena, Fred Martins, Frank Posluszny, Ray Bartko, Charles Cassata. Thank you guys

On Nov.28,2009 the son of Firefighter George O'Dell (Ret) will be returning home from deployment in Iraq. George Jr. recieved the Bronze Star for saving the life of a critically ill soldier. Welcome home George and I know I can speak for entire Fire Dept. in thanking you for a job well done. Below find the Citation BRONZE STAR MEDAL TO SSG George F. O'Dell SSG George F. O'Dell, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as the Critical Care Section Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge and ICU Wardmaster, Medical Task Force 10, Ibn Sina Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq from 11 November 2008 to 11 December 2009 in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. SSG O'Dell demonstrated outstanding professional skill, knowledge, and coalition leadership in preparing the 10th CSH critical care personnel for deployment to the theater of operations, and developing several projects designed to improve patient care processes and enhance deployed Military Health Care. SSG O'Dell was selected over his peers to serve as a Platoon Leader for 2 Platoons of 45 Critical Care Personnel, including RNs, MDs, and 68 WM6s for pre-deployment training; his outstanding efforts resulted in the successful training and 100% deployability of all Critical Care Personnel. A true professional, SSG O'Dell was selected for ADVON to coordinate a flawless transition of 4 Inpatient Wards from the 86th CSH to the 10th CSH involving over 100 personnel and greater than $5 million worth of equipment & supplies. As NCOIC, Critical Care Nursing Services and ICU Wardmaster, SSG O'Dell provided expert leadership for a staff of 42 Personnel, while expertly managing 2- 10-bed ICUs, a 2 bed PACU, and a Cardiology Diagnostic Center. SSG O'Dell's contributions had a significant impact on the provision of Medical Care in the theater of operations. The greater the challenge of the task put before him, the more he accomplished. He was the essential link in the chain that facilitated mission success. He expertly coordinated the redesign of the Critical Care Section Physical Layout to optimize patient care operations and ensure seamless patient flow during MASCAL Events. He designed and implemented upgrades and improvements to the New Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Cardiology Diagnostic Center and created a 2 Bed Telemetry Unit, thereby allowing access to advanced cardiology services and diagnostics, greatly reducing the number of patients evacuated from theater for medical reasons, truly conserving the fighting strength. To enhance the ability of the professional staff to quickly and successfully respond to CODE Blue Events, SSG O'Dell redesigned the hospital-wide Crash Cart packing list to improve functionality and practicality. He personally cleaned, reorganized and restocked 6 crash carts. In order to sustain this improvement SSG O'Dell coordinated with Medical-Supply to develop a Code Blue Crash Cart Resupply System and an updated Crash Cart inventory, enabling successful resuscitation for patients throughout the hospital. He was essential to engineering an improvised peritoneal dialysis system for a critically ill patient in renal failure. He designed, tested, and implemented this peritoneal dialysis system. He initiated dialysis therapy and instructed junior M6s on proper dialysis therapy techniques, resulting in sustaining a critically ill patient for transport to Uganda and further recovery. This patient is alive today because of SSG O'Dell's initiative and innovative skills. He coordinated with multiple staff sections to ensure that the physicians, providers, and nursing staff were properly attired for the safety of our patients with regard to PPE and infection control. He coordinated for information systems access to enable use of electronic medical record documentation programs, and served as forms manager, ensuring an adequate supply of medical record forms, ensuring mission success. SSG O'Dell's Spanish-speaking skills were put to good use for several Peruvian patients admitted to the ICU. In this way, he was a vital part of their care. Dedicated to providing well trained and capable personnel, SSG O'Dell ensured that all 45 personnel assigned to the critical care section were 100% qualified and prepared for deployment. Sharing his vast experience in detainee health care operations, SSG O'Dell expertly trained the staff in proper procedures resulting in zero security/OPSEC incidents or staff injuries, while caring for over 20 suspected insurgents receiving care in the ICU Section. He developed his team, ensuring their preparedness for monthly Soldier and NCO boards, resulting in 4 Specialist gaining promotable status to Sergeant, 1 Specialist being promoted to Sergeant and 3 Sergeants gaining promotable status to Staff-Sergeant. Focused on Warrior training, SSG O'Dell ensured 100% first time pass rates on all Medic Training tables for 28 assigned 68WM6s. A top performer, SSG O'Dell was chosen to be a member of the trial party responsible for preparing for the transition of Ibn Sina Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. His tactical and technical expertise enabled him to complete the required tasks to prepare the hospital for turn over to the Government of Iraq. SSG O'Dell's leadership greatly contributed to the success of this historic mission. SSG O'Dell is an exemplar of NCO Leadership and Excellence. He possesses a strong work ethic, a sense of fairness, and a total commitment to living the Army Values. He is completely dedicated to mission success. SSG O'Dell's efforts improved US and Coalition Health Care in the Iraqi Theater of Operations, and will have lasting effects on the military health care system. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this Command and the United States Army. CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL TO SSG GEORGE F. O'DELL FOR EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS THE CRITICAL CARE SECTION NCOIC AND ICU WARDMASTER IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. SSG O'DELL DISPLAYED THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF PROFESSIONALISM, SOUND JUDGMENT, TACTICAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN IMPROVING U.S. AND COALITION HEALTH CARE IN THE IRAQI THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HIS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND UNTIRING PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE WERE MAJOR FACTORS IN MEDICAL TASK FORCE 10's MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT FROM 11 NOVEMBER 2008 TO 11 DECEMBER 2009 . HIS ACTIONS ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THIS COMMAND, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.

RETIREMENTS 2009: DC Tom Reiss, Capt. Mitch Meyer, Capt. John Muio, Capt. Al Fleming, Capt. Rich Reddick, FF Frank Dugan, FF Stan McNeil, FF Rick McLaughlin, FF Sam Evans, FF George Miranda 2010 Bill Murnane, George Pianca, Vin Kuhn,Mike Martino, Rocco and Joe Donnatiello, John Fedash,Pat Durkin,

To all who attended the funeral, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks. Although his death was not considered in the line of duty, his 35 years of fires had a lot to do with it. Kudos to all that participated including on duty personnel and Chief Lalor for his assistance.It was a great tribute, and thanks to the NFD Pipe band, the Fire Officers Union and the Newark Firefighters Union, and the Streets of Fire MC for their help. Nothing means more to a family than witnessing the brotherhood of firefighters for one of their own. "40 and Out" TPM

Harry is doing better than expected after his left lung transplant There is talk he may be released to home to continue his rehab in New Jersey as early as April 1. He is now able to drive back and forth to Philly on the week end. And has even taken over the local driving in the city. His breathing is the best it has been in many years. His weight remains at a slim and attractive 179lbs. He has been working very hard to get this far and it shows. Everyday they make him walk at a brisk pace on the treadmill (which he Hates) Then a lifting of weights (which he Hates) then an interval of bike riding (which he really Hates) Then its coffee and cake (which he Likes) He keeps saying he would rather be walking outside where at least you get somewhere. But all in all he is doing great. Golf can not be far in the future for him. Keep up your good wishes and emails as they are really appreciated. MaryJuly 13,2010 I spoke to Harry today and he sounded well, but his lung transplant has been rejected and a second transplant is not an option. He is on O2 and coping as best he can. His email address is h.tokanos@verizon.net

As of April 1 DC Vinnie Kuhn has retired from the job. He will be missed,

March 29, 2010 Owen was in a serious MVA requiring him to be airlifted to Jefferson Hospital in Philly. He is now recovering from head trauma and is expected to do well. Our prayers are with him and family April 5,2010 Tom, sorry I didn't get back sooner it's been a madhouse the last couple of days. Owen continues to improve a little each day with his short term memory processing, as is expected by the doctors. He has had severe headaches and migranes for the last couple of days and the doctors are trying to tweak the medications to alleviate his suffering. He is also very nauseus from the headaches and has not been able to keep much if any food down which has made him very weak. This whole situation compounded with being in ICU and poked and prodded all day and night listening to beepers and buzzers has made him very uncomfortable. Today at 4:00 he was finally transferred to Shore Medical Center Rehab Institute in Brick for in-patient rehab. I just spoke with him and he is very comfortable in his new room, he can finally get some needed rest!! He will be evaluated tomorrow by the staff and we will have a better idea of how long his stay might be. From what we understand from the doctors, they expect he should have a close to if not full recovery but it may take a bit of work on his part rehab wise, it is hard to tell how much is needed since he is still weak. I will let you know when he will be comfortable enough to expect visitors. Tom, Please relay to our firehouse family how greatful Owen ,myself & the family is for the outpouring of prayers and support we have received. At a time like this Dad & I both agree that the only thing better than good insurance is the great friends we have made on the Newark Fire Department. Thanks again Owen , Brian & the Donnelly Family

Congratulations to Jennifer Wells on her appointment to the USMA at West Point. She is the daughter of Firefighter Mike Wells Rescue 1 Tour 1

I would like to thank the entire Newark Fire Department Family for welcoming me home and keeping all Soldiers in your prayers. It is an honor to be mentioned on your web-site. I pretty much grew-up in the NFD. I remember visiting my Grandfather, FF(Ret) George F. O'Dell Sr. and my Father FF(Ret) George F. O'Dell Jr. and all of our extended family. I was always proud of my Pop, my Dad and all of my "Uncles" and how brave they were. I chose a different profession but the values, work ethic and camaraderie I experienced growing up around Newark's Finest has guided my path in life and reminded me that self-sacrifice, dedication to duty and professionalism are paramount for success. I salute all of you and the bravery you display on a daily basis. My accomplishments could not have been achieved without your influence. GOD Bless you all!! GEORGE F. O'DELL SSG, USA NCOIC, ICU Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Fort Hood, Texas 76544

Letter to Star Ledger Posted in Friday Edition May 7, 2010 Readers Forum Truer portrait: In your Sunday, May 2, 2010 editorial, "Pay freezes, round 2" you continue to paint a picture of greed and debauchery on the part of New Jersey fire fighters and police officers, claiming they have lathered themselves for years in a bubble bath of taxpayer generosity. You mistake generosity for appreciation. Hidden in your portrait is the level of training and education that encompass both professions. It also hides the level of stress and the questions of liability that enter the split second decisions that incident commanders and first responders make that impact their own lives, the lives of their crews and the public in general. Hundreds and maybe thousands of lives are on the line. Any profession that comes close to fitting that bill makes much more money. Police and fire fighters are highly skilled and highly trained professionals working in a world in disarray charged with saving lives and protecting property. The people of New Jersey are in good hands. Don't demonize hard working men and woman with ugly characterizations. They deserve better. John Sandella President, Newark Fire Officers Union IAFF, Local 1860

Thoughts and prayers are requested for the son in law of FF Don Gilmartin (Ret). Sgt. John Rose U.S.M.C. was very seriously wounded by an IED in Afghanistan on Saturday He is now in an induced coma being transferred from Germany to the military burn unit in San Antonio Tx. His daughter Coleen is now enroute to Texas. Update: May 26,2010 Sgt. Rose is improving after jaw and eye surgery and is being treated well . He is now awake and able to sit up. NJEMS1@gmail.com ( Don's Email ) June4,2010 Semper FiD.G. reports that Sgt. Rose has had 1st needed skin graft and trach tube removed and he is now out of ICU. He is slowly improving. Don is going to Texas next Friday. Hi Tom, John is out of the hospital & here is the address for him & Col. Johnathan & Colleen Rose Powless Guest House b-3625 3298 George C. Beach Ft. Sam Houston Texas 78234 Send this to the boys in case anyone would like to send them a card. The response for the lads has been overwelming every time you have sent the e-mails out. Maybe they would like to send their regards. It would be easier then me reading all the e-mails by the guys to Col. Thanks Tom, returned last night from the weekend with them. John is sooo happy to be out of the hospital. He still has a long way to go but they will make it. The more I see of him without all the bandages, I see how much schrapnel this kid took. His outlook is incredible, I be one bitter mother fucker if that was me, but John is even keeled(A little Navy lingo for you & me Tom). Everyone's prayers have helped immeasurably, please ask the boys to keep it up. Forver beholding to the to the guys, & their wives & girls, of the Newark Fire Dept. Thanks Tom, Don June 28,2010-

In a message dated 5/21/2010 9:01:46 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ecaufield@comcast.net writes: Tom, Great to hear Donald's son in law is doing much better. God bless all of our troops! Unfortunatly , bad news sometimes accompanies good news. I learned Col. John McHugh,who along with four other soldiers killed in Afghanistan three days ago, was first cousin to NFD's famous McCarthy family. Col. McHugh left a wife and five children behind. Let's all keep them in our thoughts and prayers also. We should always keep all of our troops in our prayers. When you see a service member, shake hi hand and say thanks. After 9/11, we handed them a hell of a job! Thanks....ED

Anyone with sons,daughters or relatives serving in the military the message below from Ed Caufield will explain a great cause for our troops. His address is Ed Caufield 25 Townsbury Rd Great Meadows, NJ 07838 ecaufield@comcast.net I've been sending packages to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for about three years now. I usually send to local kids in my area. I have a few jugs set up around town like the Knights of Columbus hall and a couple Gin Mills that help support the effort. The money's fair but I'm running out of names and addresses. If any of our guys have kid's serving in war zones,I'd be happy to send a package to them. It means the world to them. Being retired does have it's benefits. Also, if anyone would like to contribute to the cause, believe me, it's a good one! Thanks.....ED

FF Bernie Dowd (Ret) is in St Josephs Hospital Paterson, NJ recovering from a heart attack. June 20, 2010 In a message dated 6/24/2010 1:21:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kk6@verizon.net writes: Tom, I just came from St. Joe's Hospital. Bernie Dowd has just been released and he looks well. Kevin

Congratulations to new Lt. Dan McGrory on his graduation from West Point. Dan is the grandson of DC Al McGrory (Ret)

I had the sad experience today of attending the grave side service for a very good friend from 30 years ago. We had both allowed time and distance to come between us. I now recall so many good times with him, so many cups of firehouse coffee, so many family stories and oh so many laughs. It all came to an end when he suffered an injury that almost ended his career. It occurred on night on Springfield Avenue, at a tenement fire. His leg had been shattered. John was not able to respond to fires for a long period of recuperation. We soon lost the connection that firemen share being in the same firehouse and seeing each other almost daily. But firemen like John Devlin are not easily forgotten, and although the turn out today of Newark Firemen was light, the men who were there shared a bond. We all knew John and called him our friend. I looked at these men today, standing in a pouring rain, sadness etched on their faces, remembering John. We briefly shared our memories of him. All great stories of a great guy. The time that has elapsed since John left the Department has seen so many men from those glory day's, fine, decent and brave men like John go to their final reward. But John, nor our other fallen brothers will never be forgotten. Those of us in attendance today, although senior in years, have the honor and privilege the younger men do not share, we knew John Devlin and were fortunate to have worked by his side. In a Fire Department filled with brave men, John always stood head and shoulders above the rest. He is, and always will be a credit to his fine family, his Country and the Newark Fire Department. May God Bless him and keep him in the palm of his hand. Ed McCarthy, Captain (ret) Newark Fire Department 1963-1993

Tommy, great to see you today. Eddy. amen my brother,as John is my brother, he will always be in my heart... from the days of old, no more words need be expressed, we all have a special place in are hearts for each other. I thank the Lord for that, and feel great sympathy for the guys who don't have a clue what I'm talking about. It is always tough to lose a member of the true fraternity, but we must take solace in the fact that they are at the big racket,with all who have passed before, and we all will be together again one day. Thanks for sharing Ed, I love you my brother, Tommy,you are the best,thank you for all you do for all of us, Johnny Devlin, be at peace,we will meet again, say hello to all our brothers up there. I love you all...Pete Petrone.

On the passing of John Devlin, another piece of my heart is taken and the sadness of losing a good friend gets greater. Ed McCarthy can wax prose more eloquently than I and reading Peter's thoughts brought back so many great memories. I apologize to John, his family and my brother Newark Firemen, the best fucking organization in the world, that I proudly was a member of for almost 35 years , for not being able to attend to get my chance to say good bye to a good friend. The Big Racket awaits all of us Pete, but it will mean more to some of us than most. It saddens me that the esprit de corps( that's pronounced core not corpse O'Bama) that was in the NFD when I first came in isn't here for a lot of guys on the job. Maybe some of us older guys are to blame for some of it, but the younger guys should wake up and realized what a great organization this is and to see it disappear with some us older guys would, be a great injustice to all that came before. To all my brothers, reitired, enjoy it to the hilt, you deserve it. To you guys that are active be careful and appreciate what it is that you are a part of. Firefighter Don Gilmartin (Ret)

Thanks to all who attended this years' "Blaze on the Beach" on July 9. We had great weather and a great time as usual. Due to some scheduling conflicts with a few other events, we had a few less guys there and they were missed. Hope to have our regulars back for next year and that their events turned out great. We still had a good turnout and even though it was raining up north that morning, it never rained down the shore. Guys should remember, it IS rain or shine and the weather up north has proven to be different from the weather down south. We had more contributors this year than in years past and that includes some of our own guys who contributed through their own businesses. Mike Guinta, Kevin Lowrey, Marcus Johnson, Hector Lugo, Don Meier, Vinny Mautone, Mitch Meyer, Damian Emerick and Eddie Griff to name a few who were a big part of raising more money this year. Thanks again guys. This day would never be successful without the regular cast of characters who make it all possible: Newark Firefighters' and Fire Officers' Unions, our own Pipe and Drum Band, Hispanic Firefighters Association, United Civil Servants Association as well as Rich Koba, who donates his labor on over 26 dozen shirts and the great artwork of Mike Kormash. We ask our guys to remember the Newark businesses who contribute every year and hope we can patronize their businesses as well: Iberia Restaurant Assagini de Roma Fernandes Steak House Modell's AT&T Cellular Popular Fish Market (Ferry St) Univeral Uniforms Theatre Grill at NJPAC Hell's Kitchen NJ Devils New York Jets (thanks to Steve Ciasullo) Newark Bears There were more contributors this year than ever and I hope I didn't miss anyone! Not to mention the owners and staff at Donovan's Reef who have taken good care of us for the past 10 years. We did well this year, but like always, we want to make it bigger and better next year. We'll choose a date by January for next years' Blaze and hope we can raise even more for what is ALWAYS a great cause, one of our own who is ALWAYS appreciative. For those who were there, we hope you had as good a time there as we did running it. See you all next July! Danny, Al and Damian

Just wanted you to know that at 0930hrs today 5 members of Engine 13, ladder 6 put papers in for Sept. 1. Martino, Fedesh, Donatiello brothers, and R.Anesses. Christy broke us. Mick Martino

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The Marcell family, Kyle and myself would like to thank the “Blaze on the Beach” and our Newark Fire Department Family of Brothers who attended this year’s event for their generosity, thoughtfulness and support in Kyle’s fight with testicular cancer; we will never forget your kindness. A special thank you to the founders and organizers: Al Carlucci, Danny Farrell, and Damian Emerick; our gratitude cannot be expressed in words. We would also like to take this time to thank everyone for their prayers, support and donations that made Kyle’s Benefit a success on July 18th. The day was overwhelming and you could feel the love in the air; over a thousand tickets were sold and Kyle received many donations. A special thanks to the Newark Firefighter Pipe Band for their performance and support and to so many of my Fire Department friends and brothers both active and retired; they will always remain in our hearts. Please continue to keep Kyle in your prayers as he is under going surgery on Monday, August 2nd at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Thank you again, Kenny Marcell

Tom, Please send out an email to your contacts letting everyone know that on August 22nd we will be holding an event at the Headliner in Neptune NJ. It is going to be in memory of Joe D. There will be a beach volleyball contest followed by the band Backstreets on stage. Food and drinks available for purchase. More info to follow. If anyone wants to enter a 6 man volleyball team call: Steve Ciasullo at Ladder 1 Tour 1

I want to thank you and all the men who came with the Pipe Band again. Your participation in dad's interment and your warm embracing of our family at my home were beyond the call of duty. Your generous gifts of time, talent, and tankards made an indelible mark on us all. I was especially moved by the honor and respect shown to dad for his service, and the brotherhood on display, and I am so happy the next generation of our family got to share in that. I am sure it helped bring more of dad and his time as a firefighter to life for them. I've attached a couple pictures capturing the involvement of the band. I can't wait to see the video and relisten to the soulful rendering of Amazing Grace, and we will pass it along with stills from the professional photographer once they are available. Warmest Regards, Theresa (Singer) Toia

1. Ray Adams 2. John Olahan 3. Damian Emerick 4. Jim Costa 5. Jeff Burke 6. Don Cocchi 7. Steve DeCeuster 8. Raul Malave 9. Matt Cordasco 10. Mike Kormash

Thank You, This past Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 the annual Michael J. DeLane Fund "Day at the Races" was held. I want to thank all who attended. This event is a key fundraiser whose profits (if any) go to help many in need. A special thanks goes to Capt. Steve DeCeuster who organizes this event every year. It has now been 16 years since Firefighter Mike DeLane died in the line of duty and many who knew Mike may have retired, passed away or know him just as another name on the honor roll of the NFD. Having talked to many veterans on the job, I'm told there is a sense today that the younger members now on the job do not have the concern for honoring the legacy of our fallen brothers. I hope that is not the case. It has been nine years since the last LODD (FF Larry Webb) and the sadness that comes with that has not hit home to the newer members. Maybe it's due to the decreased workload, the work schedule or the thought that this is just another job. To the young members, I can only say, please don't let this happen. Anyone of us could have been Mike or Larry. Never forget those that gave all. TPM Aug.29,2010