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Thread: Unsung bush fire heroes
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22nd February 2009, 10:33 PM #1
Unsung bush fire heroes
I don't like the term "heroes" but for lack of a better term I'll use it.
It's something close to me as my Grandad was a firefighter. Reading through today's Sun Herald I was reading through the lists of CFA units that have been fighting the fires down here in Vic. And there, on the right hand page was a mug shot of Wood Borer.
Rob, I know you go about it just doing it because that's the type of man that you are. But I'd just like to publicly (as much as I can on the net) thank you for the blood, sweat and tears that you have put behind helping to fight the fires.
To you and the many, many other men and women in all the crews, CFA and MFB.
and
if I get the chance to shout you a few rounds sometime.
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22nd February 2009, 10:49 PM #2
Gotta agree there
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22nd February 2009, 10:54 PM #3
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Me too, and all the volunteers from other states as well.
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22nd February 2009, 11:11 PM #4
Boys, I was one of thousands out there, I just happened to have my photo taken - probably because I had some ash on my face.
It is far from over and Lignin mentioned, there are crews from interstate as well as us Mexicans. Us relative locals get to go home each night whereas the others are away from home sleeping in tents.
The meals provided are fantastic as is all the support from other people not directly involved on the fireground.
Waldo, you can buy the first beer, I'll buy the second, you the third .... but when it has quietened down.- Wood Borer
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22nd February 2009, 11:18 PM #5
Exemplary work! My hat is off to you and all your comrades for the sacrifices you make for others.
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I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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22nd February 2009, 11:46 PM #6
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23rd February 2009, 12:12 AM #7
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Hi guys,
Just flicking through and came across this.
Just wanted to say, while I was not in the direct line of the fires and those affected, it has had a huge impact on alot of friends and family of mine. While my skies in Melb have been a blanket of smoke, it is nothing in comparison to those in the thick of it all.
'woodborer', as I am new about this place, i have no idea who you are but to be so humble in saying you were one of the thousands out there is a true testament to you.
You may have been one of those thousands who saved my mates house along with a couple of kids and a few pets.
To you and ALL the thousands out there, thanks.
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23rd February 2009, 04:53 PM #8
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24th February 2009, 09:17 AM #9
Ozwinner - Al the brickie has been at Kinglake for weeks helping co-ordinate the relief efforts that are happening.
He should get a hand too
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24th February 2009, 09:23 AM #10
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24th February 2009, 11:58 AM #11
It is people like Al whose hard work and good deeds may not be as readily recognised as those who wear identifiable uniforms.
It must be understood though that not many people involved in volunteer work seek public recognition. We all contribute in our own ways to the best of our abilities and in my experiences, public recognition does not rate amongst the reasons people volunteer.
It is of course nice to be thanked but it can be a little bit embarrassing if overdone.
On the other hand, if some volunteers are publicly recognised (not hero worshipped), it might jolt a more people to consider contributing further which is positive.- Wood Borer
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24th February 2009, 12:04 PM #12
One of the reasons I wrote that I don't like the term 'hero', but for want of another word used it. It's a term too widely used and thrown about in the U.S, for what is a person doing his job because that's not the nature of him or her, not for want to be seen as a 'hero'.
But and if there was another march down Collins Street of the CFA and MFB and others who have helped, I'd be there again to show my full appreciation.
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24th February 2009, 12:41 PM #13
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24th February 2009, 02:21 PM #14
I have met woodborer a number of times. He is a man, a good man.
I have also met Al. He is different but is also a good man.Visit my website at www.myFineWoodWork.com
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26th February 2009, 06:27 PM #15
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HARD HAT HEROES
There's a breed of Aussie hero who has served this nation well
and they don a yellow uniform to face the fires of hell.
When day temperatures are soaring and the high winds blow a gust,
and our bushland is ignited it's in them we place our trust.
Yes, you're all somebody's daughter and you're all somebody's son,
you are mothers and you’re fathers: hard-hat heroes everyone.
When their mates are in the hot seat and they need a helping hand,
they will volunteer their services from stations 'cross this land.
Whether country towns or cities or a rural fire brigade,
they will gladly throw their hats in and will offer their mates aide.
Yes, you're all somebody's daughter and you're all somebody's son,
you are mothers and you’re fathers: hard-hat heroes everyone.
Do you owe your home or property, your very lives perhaps,
to the selfless, honest efforts of these bold fire-fighting chaps?
Or still sadly you lost everything, but proudly can attest
to their fierce determination as each brave soul did their best.
Yes, you're all somebody's daughter and you're all somebody's son,
you are mothers and you’re fathers: hard-hat heroes everyone.
So I ask you all to join me as we stand and raise a glass
to the courage and the spirit of this fire-fighting class.
And I'm sure you'd love to join me as this message we impart,
"You're such true blue hard hat heroes and we thank you from the heart."
Yes, you're all somebody's daughter and you're all somebody's son,
you are mothers and you’re fathers: hard-hat heroes everyone.
© Bush Poet and Ballad Writer -Merv Webster
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDZcgIhfR1Q"]YouTube - Australian Bushfire's Hard Hat Heroes[/ame]
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