I wanted to join this group for my Dad, who just passed away last Sept.18th, 2008
... he was a Volunteer Fireman for 60 yrs for West Babylon Fire Dept. on Long Island, NY...everyone in the West Babylon Fire Dept knew my Dad and our whole family...my Dad's older brother and a friend founded the WBFD in 1947...my Dad joined in 1948 and was an active member until his passing last yr...he was the 1st 50 yr member and probably will remain as the only 60 yr member, since most people don't live in the same town or state anymore for their entire life...his passing was a great loss to the whole FD...:(...my Dad would have LOVED my new Camaro...i'm just sorry he passed away before i got my car, but...my car was delivered to me on my parent's wedding anniversary, which is the 1st one they would spend together in heaven since my Mom passed away in 1994!...
...how cool is that?...i will ALWAYS remember my date of delivery!...
i also have many friends who are police officers and i salute you and the firefighters...you are my HEROES!!!...