Subdeacon Joe Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTHXjdNlGlU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancocas Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Monday is a very solemn day. We should stop for a moment and offer a prayer for them all. Thank you for the video. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Rancocas, I say a prayer for those serving everyday. Both military, police and first responders. But more so on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Rancocas, I say a prayer for those serving everyday. Both military, police and first responders. But more so on Monday. GRRRRR........you woke one of my pet peeves. "First responders" are the people there on the scene who pitch right in and start helping while yelling for the professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Howdy S.J., Sorry about the pet peeve, I agree with you definition. Actually have been the "First responders" several times in the past and would do it again it a heartbeat. I used the common term for the heroes who serve their communities for too little pay and not enough recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Howdy S.J., Sorry about the pet peeve, I agree with you definition. Actually have been the "First responders" several times in the past and would do it again it a heartbeat. I used the common term for the heroes who serve their communities for too little pay and not enough recognition. Thanks, Ruff. Knee-jerk reaction on my part. Done it a few times myself. And recall seeing on the news during the Loma Prieta Quake coverage a guy on the Cyprus Structure getting out of his trapped car and crawling into a collapsed section to see if he could assist the people trapped there. I recognize that "first responders" is the preferred phrase popularized by the press, but it doesn't convey reality. I'm not sure what could be used instead. "Professional responder" sounds cold. "Trained responder" implies that no one but the professionals has training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruff Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Paid responders makes them sound mercenary. Besides all the stories of them helping off duty. There is no right word to describe them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 General Order No. 11 Headquarters, Grand Army of the Republic Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868 I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form or ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us, for the purpose, among other things, "of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion." What can aid more to assure this result than by cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foes? Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race in chains, and their death a tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the Nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of free and undivided republic. If other eyes grow dull and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remain in us. Let us, then, at the time appointed, gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us as sacred charges upon the Nation's gratitude,--the soldier's and sailor's widow and orphan. II. It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope it will be kept up from year to year, while a survivor of the war remains to honor the memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to call attention to this Order, and lend its friendly aid in bringing it to the notice of comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith. III. Department commanders will use every effort to make this order effective. By command of: JOHN A. LOGAN, Commander in Chief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancocas Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 The man Thank you for posting the communique. It gives me a clearer understanding and purpose for of this solemn day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 GRRRRR........you woke one of my pet peeves. "First responders" are the people there on the scene who pitch right in and start helping while yelling for the professionals. Thanks, Ruff. Knee-jerk reaction on my part. Done it a few times myself. And recall seeing on the news during the Loma Prieta Quake coverage a guy on the Cyprus Structure getting out of his trapped car and crawling into a collapsed section to see if he could assist the people trapped there. I recognize that "first responders" is the preferred phrase popularized by the press, but it doesn't convey reality. I'm not sure what could be used instead. "Professional responder" sounds cold. "Trained responder" implies that no one but the professionals has training. When I went through my EMT training, "first responders" were actually people like police or firefighters with an actual certification as such, or perhaps an EMT-B certification, which they could put to use on the scene until more advanced personnel and equipment, such as paramedics / ALS arrived. Technically, someone on the scene who pitches in to help is not "responding" to the situation, they are already there. Having said that, I don't understand why they just can't say "EMS or Fire and EMS." I just looked, and found this: http://education-portal.com/certified_first_responder.html The certified first responder (CFR) profession was developed to address the lag between the time an accident happens and the arrival of an emergency medical technician, such as a paramedic. Many certified first responders are trained firefighters, lifeguards, athletic trainers, police officers or park rangers. (continues) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 SDJ, Once again, a good selection and post on your part. Very moving. I too, like Ruff, say a daily prayer for those serving both foreign and domestic theatres, in all the branches. UB, Great bit of backing history. Thanks. Let's all remember what Mon. is about. CBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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