I'm wondering what you all consider appropriate as far as commemorating 9-11 for someone like me. Before you go thinking I'm a badge bunny, let me clarify...
I've been around fire service all my life. My dad was a vollie before I was born (fire hall right next door so it made sense), I still have family members and a fairly large number of friends who are firefighters. When my ex-husband and I were still married, I ran radio occasionally for their volunteer department when they were shorthanded. (Dispatch experience comes in handy.) Due to a medical condition, joining a department is not an option.
I have had a hard time coming to grips with what has happened. Losing that many brothers is incomprehensible. Most of my friends don't understand and think I should just get over it. They don't understand the size of the sacrifice or the mentality it takes to be willing to put others first even if it costs you your life.
I've seen the postings about tatoos, etc. But I also don't want to trample toes since my involvement is one of the heart and not the body. Any suggestions?
I've been around fire service all my life. My dad was a vollie before I was born (fire hall right next door so it made sense), I still have family members and a fairly large number of friends who are firefighters. When my ex-husband and I were still married, I ran radio occasionally for their volunteer department when they were shorthanded. (Dispatch experience comes in handy.) Due to a medical condition, joining a department is not an option.
I have had a hard time coming to grips with what has happened. Losing that many brothers is incomprehensible. Most of my friends don't understand and think I should just get over it. They don't understand the size of the sacrifice or the mentality it takes to be willing to put others first even if it costs you your life.
I've seen the postings about tatoos, etc. But I also don't want to trample toes since my involvement is one of the heart and not the body. Any suggestions?
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