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The V olunteer F iremanVolunteer firemen are a ireed unto themselves Whoever heard of a man who s willing to be on twenty-four lour duty without pay for the iubious privilege of protecting lis neighbor’s property’’Whoever heard of a man who vill dash from his desk and *ide a “fire wagon” to the ?cene of the alarm ruining his uit, neglecting his business, risking his life and exhausting himself physically, not for money but because he believes n serving his community?ON THIS DATE IN HIZTORY Copley News ServiceIn 1903, textile executive Rut-ord (Cozy) Cosentino filedmis country's first workmen’s compensation claim. Explained he, “I was hugging the eceptiomst in the stock room vhen suddenly I got stabbed by ny own Happy Face button. A •asty puncture.” - Perry SnellWhoever heard of a man who will give up his favorite TV show, postpone some readingor some do-it-yourself” house chores he’s been planning (plus sacrificing his evenings with his wife and children) just to attend a meeting where he learns how to function as a volunteer servant in behalf of his fellowmen?Whoever heard (in this dayand age) of a man who is crazy enough to be worrying about the other fellow?Well, if you don’t know the answers to those questions, lot k around our firehousesYou'll see people who aren’t out protesting and demonstrating and complaining because they’re too busy living up to the image of a good American.You'll see people who forefathers were made of the same stuff, and that’s why we have inherited this wonderful land.You’ll see people just like yourself who care what happens to their neighbors and their community and theircountry
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San Jacinto News Times
San Jacinto, Texas, US
Thu, May 11, 1972
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