This is an email I just received. Please do what you think is right
This is from a 14 year old boy who lost his father on Sept. 11th.
>He's
>got a really great idea. Thanks!
>
>"I lost my Dad on September 11th; he was Chief Edward Geraghty,
>Battalion 9, New York City Fire Department. He lost his life with
>many
>other heroes that day, victims of the terrorists. Firefighters from
>all
>over have come to the aid and rescue of the tragedy in New York and
>Washington, D.C. Many firefighters have lost their lives to save
>someone
>else's; the truth of the matter is, they do this every single day.
>They
>truly are heroes. I know many people feel helpless, especially those
>who
>live far from NYC and D.C.
>
>We all want to do something, show our appreciation, our support. I
>think
>we can... In honor of the bravery, courage, and determination of
>American firefighters, there should be a day in our nation to
>celebrate
>and appreciate their handwork and never-ending passion for saving
>lives.
>
>I think we should honor all those other heroes who still live today.
>I'm
>starting a petition for a National Firefighters Day. Will you help
>make
>every September 11th "National Firefighters Day"? Please join me!"
>
>Thank you.
>Connor Geraghty, age 14 Rockville Center, New York
>
>
>PS: When this list reaches 250 names, please send it back to me at
>
[email protected] <mailto:
[email protected]>
>
>
>
>1. Janis Jones, Tacoma, WA
>2. Jodi Harse, Mount Lake Terrace, WA
>3. Jeannine Schone, Lynnwood WA
4. Merry Estes, Bothell, WA
5.Teresa Estes, Ellensburg, WA
6. Katie Jenkins, Ellensburg, WA
7. Jessica Hamilton, Portland, OR~~ God bless America
8. Merle Hamilton, Portland, OR
>9. Bryan Young, Phoenix, AZ
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