My hometown of Fort Worth will soon have a monument to honor firefighters and police officers that have been lost in the line of duty. This wonderful tribute will be located right nearby my office--quite a coincidence, since I am interested in all things firefighter.
However, while I support these types of projects, my support is in spirit only. When it comes to financial support, I would rather my money go toward buying equipment and supplies that the firefighters need. For instance, we recently had the privilege of providing a rural volunteer fire department with two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units--the protection that allows firefighters to breathe and communicate with one another when entering a fire scene. This type of equipment, which small departments often cannot otherwise afford, can help save firefighters' lives during an emergency.
I appreciate the effort that the Fort Worth Police and Fire Fighters Memorial Committee is putting into this new monument, which will serve as a reminder of the price these brave folks sometimes pay to keep us all safe. And for those who wish to contribute, by all means do so. But as for me--I think I will continue to do my part by working to keep our heroes' names off the memorial.
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