Ellis..thank you
To Ellis and all others here at woodcentral I want to thank you. This has been a trying week for all in this country, and more so for me. I am honored to be a part of two families, one of which is the woodworking community here at woodcentral. This website has been a respite for me over the last few days, a place to come where I could take my mind off of things. The postings from everyone show just what this country and its citizen's are all about. As for my other family,I am grieving over the loss of over 300 brother Firefighters. It has been shocking and saddening to say the least. Words alone cannot convey my feelings, and I have shed many a tear in these past days. Just being able to come to woodcentral has been a comfort.
Ellis, thank you for this site, and all the effort you put into maintaining it.
Brother when you weep for me
Remember it was meant to be
Lay me down and when you leave
Remember I'll be at your sleeve
In every dark and choking hall
I'll be there as you slowly crawl
On every roof in driving snow
I'll hold your coat and you will know
In cellars hot with searing heat
At windows where a gate you meet
In closets where young children hide
You know I'll be there at your side
The house from which I know respond
Is overstaffed with heroes gone
Men who answered one last bell
Did the job and did it well
As fireman we understand
That death's a card dealt in our hand
A card we hope to never play
But one we hold there anyway
That card is something we ignore
As we crawl across the weakened floor
For we know that we're the only prayer
For anyone that might be there
So remember when you wipe your tears
The joy I knew thoughtout the years
As I did the job I loved to do
I pray that thought will see you through
--unknown
God Bless America
Lieutenant K. Winningham
KFD
IAFF #2505
