posted on August 10, 2000 02:01:33 AM
We've been following the news reports of the terrible wildfires that you folks are experiencing right now and hope and pray for your safety.
Our Australian News Services have announced today that we are sending over some of our own bushfire fighters to lend a hand. My boy will be one of them. Please look after them all.
God Bless and stay safe.
posted on August 10, 2000 04:58:39 AM
Being from one of the states hard hit with the wildfires this summer (Arizona) I thank you for your concern. I am fortunate in that I don't live near any of the areas that have been burning. A lot of us were worried that we would have a bad wildfire summer this year because the west was very dry last winter and our fears are becoming true.
Thanks for sending helpers too. Your son will be in my thoughts!
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posted on August 10, 2000 06:02:57 PM
Thanks Bitsandbobs! I live in New Mexico, and the state has been on fire all month. I have several friends who are fire jumpers, so I know the fear you have for your son.
I will add him to my list of prayers and thank you's.
posted on August 12, 2000 10:42:09 PM
U of Mont.(or Montana State..I missed it) has just announced that they will set back start time for "student fire fighters" (Smoke Jumpers) by 3 weeks if they agree to stay on the lines fighting the demon....2,000 students are getting a late start at school!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!!
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
posted on August 13, 2000 02:37:52 AM
I used to live in Northern California and narrowly escaped losing my house to wildfires twice in 5 years. Thanks,bitsandbobs, for your show of support. We all really appreciate everything that Australians are doing to help us.
Thank you for your warm thoughts. Though I don't live in the area or even the side of the country being beset by thid disaster i appreciate the kindness of you, your son and your country. My thoughts will be with your son and all of the people involved in this dangerous occupation.
