Family Traditions - Revised by elfin14doaks
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I made this with a bunch of photos what were sent to me from my family. The top picture is the fire station, my dad and two brothers started at as volunteers. My dad retired from there as captain. Below him are my two brothers and their trucks. Next to my dad is my nephew, Next to him his dad, my Big Brother, the oldest. Below my nephew is another picture of my older big brother, the same one who is wearing the black shirt by his truck, on a fire call and is now assistant chief. The bottom right is my oldest brother training my nephew.
I wasn't going to post this because the only picture I took myself was the one of my dad, but after site mailing with someone. they said I should post it under snap shots. I still wasn't, because it is not the best collage I have ever done, but while in the phone with clbsmiley, I heard a really big thug. I thought one of our cars rolled into the house. After checking in back, everything was fine. So I came back and sat down for a bit.( I took the day off to relax by the way. I have three weeks of vacation this year and decided a few weeks ago I was taking today off and put in for it.) Anyway back to this. I heard the mailman on the porch and decided to get the mail, I also heard what I thought was just work trucks fixing something over by the railway crossing again. It was the fire department. They were cutting one of my neighbors out of their car. The thug I heard was a really big accident. His girl friend, who was also in the car told me they were fighting and he reved out of the driveway and never looked. I should say ex-girl friend now. He was hit by a car coming down the road that he pulled out in front of. She had a really bad bump on the side of her head and was really shaken up. The one of the paramedics came over and told her they were taking her just to be checked out. I couldn't tell how bad everyone was hurt, but they took all three and towed the cars.
I thought ' this was a sign.' this is for all those who on a daily basis risk their lives to save others. Thank you for your dedication and service.
The pictures were all taken by family members. My step mom took the one of the old fire department back in the late 70's when she too was on the fire department. She avoids cameras at all cost, so I don't have a picture of her in her gear. I am working on just getting a sneak photo of her all together. I took the picture of my dad and the rest were all taken by my brothers and nephew. My oldest is the one we all call big brother, for lots of reasons. I am so very proud of them all.
Much love and peace,
Cheri
Comments (29)
eekdog
cool collage cheri, nice shots hon..
zil2008
Thanks for sharing that Cheri. Nice story about the pic and your family.
jendellas
Wow Cheri, what a fabulous family I can see why you are so proud. I think the collage is great. Thanks for sharing XXXXX
debbielove
Really nice collage Cheri.. First thing I thought.. Great pictures and I see what you mean by 'ordeal'! Wow! Fine Pictures.. Be proud... Rob
clbsmiley
wow car wreck huh!!!! Hope thay are ok... and this is a great collage!!! THUD!!!!
wingnut55
nice collage, that is a manly family you have there.
cricke49
great collage, great story! i too hope everyone is ok!
MagikUnicorn
Wonderful collage & Information ;-)
shadownet
A very nice dedication and a great tribute to a family with a history of putting their lives on the line for others!
tryky5carla
BEAUTIFUL COLLAGE AND STORY, SUPERB DEDICATION FOR A GREAT FAMILY !
flavia49
fantastic collage!
Faemike55
Wonderful collection of photos and the story behind each one. Hope you're able to get the pic of your step-mom soon. Thug!
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE COLLAGE!!!!!!!
jocko500
good to see these fine people of your family. tell them thanks for all they did
wysiwig
We tend to forget about First Responders. Thanks for reminding us and thank them for their service. BTW - this collage is just fine.
elfin12u
Cheri's family has a great tradition of serving others, generations long now too! we are so very proud of them, and grateful for all they do,and all of those who serve the public. These people put their life on the line for us everyday that they go to work, and more often than not, are only appreciated when it's our own or someone close to us, gets their help and assistance. Nice work sweetie, your family is filled with hero's!!!!
mgtcs
Wonderful collage my dear friend,excellent shots!
bazza
Great collage Cheri and nice story behind it well done!!
beachzz
Sometimes you just need a bit of a push and I'd say that thud was exactly that--great collage and story of your family!!
danapommet
Super collage and bless them allfor what they do. I salute them all. Dana
Hendesse
Fantastic and interesting collage.
bmac62
Glad you posted this Cheri...I've done some of the same for my Dad...and posted it in snapshots. A big wave to all your firemen family members!
adrie
Great collage Cheri, excellent shot.
auntietk
I'm glad you decided to do this! The pictures are wonderful, and you are justifiably proud.
lucindawind
a wonderfulcollage !
traceyjane
wonderful collage, and a fantastic family tradition to follow this profession, I bet the neighbourhood sleep sound knowing they are in safe hands.
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
myrrhluz
What a wonderful family tradition of service! No wonder you are very proud! Thank you for posting this, and thank them for their unselfish service to others! Excellent collage!
Chipka
Oh, never doubt the validity of posting something like this. It's a wonderful glimpse into lives that some of us know only from a slight distance, and it's a great peek into the deeper parts. I really like the sensitivity of this piece; it has a wonderful "historical" perspective in that you've captured something that's still current, but it's recorded and there for people everywhere to see. This is great and touching work.