Our village has a very small Memorial Day Parade every year that consists of our 3 veterans, the marching band, and the firefighters. It doesn’t take long for the whole presession but we do take the day t to honor and recognize those who’ve served our country.
I was waiting in the park to take photos of my son riding in the fire truck when I received a text message from him saying he’d been picked to recite the Fireman’s Prayer. I started to panic thinking I wasn’t standing in the right place to capture the whole thing but luckily I was right where I was supposed to be.
I don’t have to tell you what a proud mama I was listening to my son speak, he’s such a dedicated fireman and outstanding citizen wise beyond his 21 years. It takes a very special person to do the job he does and I beam with pride when I see what a wonderful man he’s become.
Thank you all for letting me toot my horn just a little bit and share with you a wonderful day with my firefighter.
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wherever flames may rage,
give me strength to save a life,
whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout,
quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling,
to give the best in me,
to guard my friend and neighbor,
and protect his property.
And if according to Your will
I must answer death’s call,
bless with your protecting hand,
my family one and all.
Congrats on raising such a find son! Happy Belated Memorial Day!
Thank you CJ he is a great kid 🙂
What an honor!! You have every right to be proud of your Son. Congrats!
Thank you Jeanie 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing. You have every right to be very proud of him. Firefighters are definitely a special group and help so many people.
Karen yes they are and thank you for reading today!
How proud you should be! Congratulations on raising such a special dedicated son.
Judy
Thank you Judy 🙂
What an honor to be chosen to say the prayer….yes, you should be a very proud mamma….and I love small town parades!!
Shirley the parade is so small we know everyone in it, lol.
It looks like a great day and great memories. Toot your horn all you want, that’s what moms are for!
Aw thank you Becky:)
Volunteering for the safety of others is very rewarding. Prayers for his own and brothers safety. Kathleen in Az
Kathleen thank you so much!
A well deserved proud mama moment!
Carol thank you for reading today!
What a great honor. I am sure you were beaming with pride.
Debbie it was a great day. I couldn’t ask for a better son!
Dawn, how wonderful. Loved the pictures. I say moms can always “toot the horn.”
Diana thank you it was a wonderful day and I was proud of him like always.
Wonderful, I know you are so proud of your son. What a lovely thing for your community to do in honouring those who served. You deserve to “toot your horn”.
Thank you Linda Toot-toot!
I know just how you feel – my son is also a firefighter. Such compassion and dedication! Good job, momma. ?
Aw thank you Barb 🙂
oh how beautiful..I would have been balling my eye out! Thank God for special men and women like your son. Your a proud momma and should be.??❤❤
Melissa thank you, I did shed a few tears but try and hold back. I cry at the drop of a hat anyway so my family is always holding their breath waiting for it to happen.
Congrats Dawn. I know it takes a special person to be a firefighter. So happy your son has found that calling. You should be so proud. When most are running from danger they are running in to help others. That takes a special person. Your handsome son will have a lifetime of wonderful moments in his career. My hubby who you know is a firefighter says he has never worked a day in his career. He says it is a calling not a job. So I know your son will do so well to serve your sweet community. Congrats on him getting to read the prayer.
Hugs,
Kris
Kris thank you so much for your kind words. I worry but I know how much he’s helping the community. Next he does hi EMT training!