Category Archives: Community Fire Company of Rising Sun
Ferris Wheel
Driving home, I spotted a ferris wheel at a carnival. It was beautiful against the backdrop of the night sky… bright flashing lights drew attention to the ride. My mind wandered to my last ferris wheel ride… with John… at … Continue reading
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Tagged carnival, Carry On, ferris wheel, John, Lean on Me
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Now I’m one of those people…
Earlier this year, I went to some memorial services where John along with other deceased members were honored…. Harford Cecil Volunteer Fireman’s Association and Community Fire Company of Rising Sun’s banquet. It broke my heart to see that some people … Continue reading
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A year ago today, John sent us a rainbow…
A year ago today was John’s viewing and he sent us a rainbow… With what I’ve been through the last year, I truly do feel that John is okay and that there is a realm beyond this life. I hope … Continue reading
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Tagged John, P.C., rainbow, Squall, viewing
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“Nathaniel & Daddy” A story for Nathaniel written by me…
I made a Shutterfly photo book for Nathaniel. I figured since he doesn’t have a father that he can celebrate Father’s Day with, I’ll try my best to bring his father to him. Below is the link… I hope you … Continue reading
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Astrology
John and I had a few conversations about astrology. We found it interesting how a good number of the traits were right on… others not so much. John was a scorpio. The quoted data is from: http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/ Strengths of a … Continue reading
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Tagged astrology, John, Mary, Nathaniel, scorpio, virgo, zodiac
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John’s Wall
Sometimes in life, a thought or idea pops into my head. I mull over it. Think about how I want to proceed. Consider the Who, What, Where When sort of things? Mull over it some more. Research. Talk to people … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Events in honor of John, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
Tagged AFD, Annapolis Fire Department, CFCRS, Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Governor's citation, John, John Wall, Mary Katharine, Nathaniel, plaques, Top Responder
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“Death is nothing at all” also know as ‘What is Death?’ by Canon Henry Scott-Holland
“Death is nothing at all” also know as ‘What is Death?’ by Canon Henry Scott-Holland (1847-1918) Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were … Continue reading
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In his own words- “About me” from his website- UnOfficial CFCRS Web Page
Yes! That little silhouette is me! I am getting ready to enter a training fire. If there is one thing I love to do (other than fight fire, of course) it is to take training. I love to learn. And … Continue reading
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Insurance companies…
I just got off of the phone with Care First. A few days ago John had received a bill from Dr. DeMuth’s office that was for a dollar amount of forty some dollars. We had paid the co-pay and we … Continue reading
Memories of John- from Jeff Urbanik
Jeff knew John through CFCRS. Here is what he wrote about John on his Facebook page (July 22, 2009). I certainly enjoyed reading it and with Jeff’s permission am sharing it here. I joined the Community Fire Co. of Rising … Continue reading
Rainbows & Mourning Doves 