Sunday, October 29, 2006

One Word....Camaraderie

Some people equate camaraderie with being jovial. It is anything but. Camaraderie is sharing hardship. It is shouts and commands, bruises and cuts.

It's a sore back and lungs that burn from exertion. It's heat on your neck and a pit in your stomach. It's a grimy handshake and a hug on wet shoulders when we're safe. It's not being asleep when it's your turn at watch. It is trust. It is respect. It is acting honorably.

FDNY CAPTAIN J. GORMLEY

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Your telling me that Firefighters jsut don't sit around the fire house and waist my tax dollars!