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Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function: Firefighter, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:: 6 1/2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Gilmer County Fire Dpt

Years With Department/Agency: 6 1/2

Relationship Status:: Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: After the events of 9/11 it made me stop and think and how I wanted to make a difference. I always liked helping people and I have a daring nature so being a firefighter was a no brainer!

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NEVER FORGET 9/11!!!!

Posted on September 11, 2008 at 10:08pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

IT'S SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT 9/11 TOOK PLACE 7 YRS AGO ALREADY. TO ME IT'S JUST LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY BUT SADLY TO MANY OTHERS IT'S JUST ANOTHER DAY. EVEN FOR SOME IN PUBLIC SAFETY THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN OR HAVE MADE LIGHT OF IT.

LAST NIGHT AT CHURCH MY HUSBAND (WHO IS A FIREFIGHTER) MENTIONED 9/11 AND IT WAS AS IF IT MEANT NOTHING... THAT REALLY SADDENED ME. MYGOOD FRIEND SAID PERHAPS THEY WANT TO FORGET THE HORROR.... BUT WE CAN'T BECOME COMPLACENT... WE CAN'T FORGET!

SO ON… Continue

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At 8:01pm on September 12, 2008, Big Jim said…: Hey Shelley, we're still waiting to see some pics of your smiling face. Cmon, don't be shy. Stay safe.

At 2:43pm on September 3, 2008, Phil Garber said…: hello add me have safe day

At 11:37pm on September 2, 2008, Ron Maddox said…: Welcome to FFN, Be safe and have fun.
Ron

At 11:29pm on September 2, 2008, Joseph Gardner said…: Hey there thanks for the add!!!! Hope everything is well your way, stay safe!!!! TTYL

At 6:55pm on September 2, 2008, Jack said…: Shelly, thanks for the ad

At 6:19pm on September 2, 2008, R. Dale Ladd said…: Thanks for the add. where is Ellijay

At 1:19pm on September 2, 2008, Big Jim said…: Hey Shelley, thanks for the add. Glad to have you in my circle. How bout posting some more pics of your smiling face so we can see you a little closer. Stay safe.