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April 12, 2008
I Am Sad...
We lost a Firefighter today. Paula was a Firefighter, but she was also a friend, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a cousin, and an aunt. She was also a fighter.
Several years ago, Paula was diagnosed with leukemia. The fight was on! She went to Seattle, to undergo treatment that she couldn't get locally. She came back to us a little thinner, with less hair, but with the same fight she had before she left. She fought, and she won. Not long after her return, she went on a few calls with us, proving that she was fighting, and winning.
But even fighters have their off days, and Paula's leukemia came back. But she fought. She fought with a determination that kept her alive, and kept our hopes for her alive.
The fight was lost this morning around 7:00p. Paula left us after a hard fought battle, but she didn't lose. She won. She was an amazing, creative, caring woman who was willing to help her community, her Fire Department and anyone who needed help.
Firefighters are sometimes called heroes for what they do. Most bristle at that, because they are just doing a job. They are doing what they love, and they feel privleged for being able to love what they do, while helping people at the same time.
Paula, you will be missed very, very much. Your fight inspires me. You will not be forgotten. You are in a better place, and your Brothers will keep your memory alive.
G-d bless you Paula. May you rest in peace.
Posted by Jon at April 12, 2008 09:00 PM