Category Archives: Firefighting
A firefighter’s tribute
Whether you love it or hate it Facebook is often a great way to connect. Today, a friend tagged me in a post, I clicked it to discover this. along with this text Honoring two friends who will now go … Continue reading
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Kiddo & I had our own ceremony on 9-11
We went to Martin’s and got a buy one get one special on roses. We went to the cemetery and I unwrapped the package of 3 red roses and gave them to Nathaniel. He insisted on moving the Father’s Day … Continue reading
Today, some stranger will accept a flag in John’s name
Today, on September 11th, a day that means so much to all Americans, but is a particularly relevant day to fire fighters, in Colorado for the IAFF holds it’s Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service. For reasons discussed yesterday, I’m not … Continue reading
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
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Events in honor of John, Firefighting, Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel
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Philly LiveStrong Challenge- 2010 vs 2009 vs 2008
I just wanted to say, this year as I’m doing the Philly LiveStrong Challenge it’s quite a bag of mixed emotions… remembering when hubby did the 100 miler in 2008 and I brought our tiny son to meet him at … Continue reading
Philly LiveStrong Challenge
Tomorrow, I’ll be doing the 5K in memory of John. http://philly2010.livestrong.org/maryksmith So far, Team Smitty has raised a total of $$2,045.00 I want to send a shout out to Team Smitty David Dushkin Mary Smith Scott Baer Carolyn Brown Elizabeth … Continue reading
“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
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Cats, Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Cycling, Events in honor of John, Firefighting, Friends, Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, LiveStrong Challenge, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
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“Smitty always made us look good.”
AFD’s Retirement was awesome, except for the fact that John was missing. Nathaniel was a superstar and my friend, Mary Katharine, was awesome… there for support, Nathaniel control, and just to be the wonderful friend that she is! It was … Continue reading
“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
Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Family, Firefighting, Friends, Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Pre-stage IV
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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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Rainbows & Mourning Doves 