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Paramedics, Firefighters, And Police Officers: Thank You

Thank you for risking your life just to save ours.

 Katie Worthy
Jul 19, 2016
Auburn University at Montgomery
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Paramedics, Firefighters, And Police Officers: Thank You
Katie Worthy

To the police officers, firefighters, and paramedics:

Thank you to all those who serve our community. I appreciate everything you do and will do to serve the citizens of your town. Thank you for risking your life to save ours.

To the police officers: Thank you for coming to help us when we get in a car accident. Thank you for coming to help us when our house gets robbed. If it weren't for the help from the two officers back in 2009 when my house got robbed, those two fools would've gotten away. So, thank you. Thank you for being there for me and my sister when we got in a car accident last year two days before Christmas. Thank you for being so patient with us and for keeping us calm. Thank you for taking one of the hardest jobs out there just to keep those you love safe. I appreciate all of your service.

To the paramedics: Thank you for saving lives one day at a time. You busted your tail in school just to help others out. Thank you for rushing to bad car accidents. Thank you for helping those in need of getting to the hospital. Thank you for trying to get people stable. You are so awesome at what you do.

To the firefighters: Thanks for risking your lives just to save others. Thanks for getting that scared cat out of the tree. Thanks for going to car accidents and helping when needed. Thank you for putting others needs above your own.

So, thank you to all of those who diligently serve our community. For the families out there that have a family member that are in one of these professions, give them a big hug from me. I appreciate all they do. They always go above and beyond the call of duty. You all are heroes in my book!

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