We're sending up prayers of thanksgiving today. Around here, school starts tomorrow and Travis had his first football practice yesterday afternoon. While Travis and Punkie were at the practice, Punkie got a phone call from one of her friends, telling her that a building in her apartment complex was on fire. Oh-so-thankfully, it wasn't her building but one that was just east of her's. She called us to let us know so we wouldn't freak out when it came on the news. The building was completely involved and gutted and a firefighter died fighting the fire. -- Piggy's Pad

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Date Posted: 5:49:20 am, Tue, 08/14/07
Author: Sandy
Subject: We're sending up prayers of thanksgiving today. Around here, school starts tomorrow and Travis had his first football practice yesterday afternoon. While Travis and Punkie were at the practice, Punkie got a phone call from one of her friends, telling her that a building in her apartment complex was on fire. Oh-so-thankfully, it wasn't her building but one that was just east of her's. She called us to let us know so we wouldn't freak out when it came on the news. The building was completely involved and gutted and a firefighter died fighting the fire.

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I'm so grateful it wasn't her building (thinking about Lucy (Whiskers) and Topper and also very thankful that she has renter's insurance. But I'm just sick, thinking about the firefighter who died, and wondering about his family. No name has been released yet but he was a 21 year veteran with the department. And no word yet on whether he died from heat stroke or something like a heart attack. (NT) -- Sandy, 5:51:57 am, Tue, 08/14/07
I'm also thankful that Travis made it through practice without any incidents. He has asthma and with the heat/humidity, I was worried about his being on the field. But they take adequate breaks for water and rest so the kids aren't overcome. Still, geez! It's hot out!!! (NT) -- Sandy, 5:54:21 am, Tue, 08/14/07
Oh no, that is so awful! I am so sorry for that firefighter. But, glad it wasn't your daughters place. Boy, that really sucks! It is just so unfair for firemen to lose their life trying to help people. Police too, for that matter. It just stinks and is so sad. Glad Travis was ok too! Wasn't too hot here today, but it is supposed to be bad tomorrow. (NT) -- Ramona, 4:02:30 pm, Tue, 08/14/07
Oh God how SCARY, and how very sad for the firefighter and his family. I'm very glad it wasn't Punkie's building tho.... Fire scares the KWAP out of me... as I'm sure you all can understand why. {{HUGS}} Sandy, and pass some along to Punkie and Travis for me. (NT) -- V~, 9:35:08 am, Wed, 08/15/07
I've been on my way home and have heard fire truck sirens and it ALWAYS goes through my head "what if it's my house" and get such a sick feeling till I get home and see it's not. Can't imagine those people that arrive home to see lights, sirens and ambulances where they live! I hate when people die in the process of doing their job and their job is to save people and property. So sad. (NT) -- Denise, 5:38:57 am, Fri, 08/17/07

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