Commentary

  

There isn't enough time......

 

They say that time heals all wounds, and I suppose that is true. But even after all of the horrific events that have taken place, I still have memories that keep coming to the forefront.

 

Sure they will go away, but for now they are never far away.

 

Each year we continue to lose 100 firefighters in the USA. Each of those men and women have families. Those families touch other families, and hundreds if not thousands of people are affected by these losses.

 

Sure it will get better with time, but I sense that there is not enough time...time for all of us to get rid of the tragic memories and losses.

 

We will overcome these deaths and some strong brave people will try to make changes in our operations and take a beating try to change the "traditions", but it will happen.

 

We can all lean on one another for support during these times of loss. We will be there to support the families of those lost...but in some way the memory will still be there.

 

So with that I ask you this week, to remember a couple of years ago when

on December 3, 1999 six Worcester firefighters lost their lives battling a warehouse fire.

 

On December 3, 2001 at about 6:15PM remember those six men who lost their lives.

Say a prayer, have a silent moment, just please remember.

 

Sure, 6 pales in comparison to the 343 we have just lost in NY, but to their families and extended families the wounds are still fresh.

 

If you know a Worcester firefighter, let them know you have not forgotten. Not to bring up old memories, but out of respect and let them know you meant it when you said you will "never forget".

 

I know I will mention it when I see one of them, I dedicate the commentary this week to their memory.

 

I have not forgotten.....there isn't enough time.