Memorial Day

I read a very nice article written by Archbishop Wilton Gregory (Atlanta Archdiocese) where he talked his gratitude to the fallen service members. His article said what you would expect, that we should always remember the brave men and women who were killed protecting America.
But, then he said we should look at 'first responders' and be grateful to them for the service. He is right. When there is problem you call a police officer. When you get hurt in an accident it is the fire fighters and EMS who come to help you.
I am sure my opinion is biased but from my police days I KNOW for a fact that if these brave men and women were not there pandemonium and anarchy would rule. Look at Katrina.
John Fedack
June 4, 2008