Actually they do much more

for me than just "firefighting"! Several of Peachtree City's

firemen-involved events that my grandchildren and I enjoy came to mind

particularly the Fourth of July festivities and the Air Show.

On the Fourth these volunteer

firefighters spend long hours preparing for and participating in the parade,

the Jaws of Life demo, and the water battle. For the Air Show the volunteer

crews work the Friday before the Air Show preparing the site and then

two 12-hour days both Saturday and Sunday.

My becoming a volunteer firefighter

at age 70 is certainly not practical! I did, however, find other ways

I can show my appreciation.

May I now urge others, both

organizations and individuals, to show theirs? For the Air Show this weekend

dozens of creative ideas come to mind: Cases of Gatorade, ice to keep

their drinks cold, boxes of cookies, snacks for Saturday and Sunday morning

break, fruit to break up their long afternoons. The possibilities go on

and on.

If each concession booth, Scout

troop, or individual citizen would do just one thing, what a serendipitous

"thank you" we could extend!

Joan Houghton

Peachtree City