Tag Archives: Ladder Truck

Looking to the sky for answers…

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I frequently find myself looking to the sky… I guess I hope I’ll see some answers from above or John sending his love from Heaven. On the day of John’s viewing, he sent a rainbow over “his” ladder truck to … Continue reading →

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What a day…

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

Okay… if a day has ups and downs… today was a roller coaster… mostly downhill… some of it straight downhill… Feeding the horses went fairly smoothly. All of the horses got a blanket check and I couldn’t believe how thick … Continue reading →

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Actual cost $1.00- Value- Priceless

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I think the title and the photos say it all. No need for further comment. (Take it while you can get it… Mary is seldom short winded or brief and too the point… lol)

Posted in Firefighting, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged $1.00, cost, fire truck, Ladder Truck, Nathaniel, priceless | Leave a comment

Why “Rainbows & Mourning Doves?”

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

You may be curious about the blog title- Rainbows & Mourning Doves. Let me take a step back. John was a career firefighter with Annapolis Fire Department and a volunteer with Community Fire Company of Rising Sun. He was a … Continue reading →

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