He says, todays committment to service by fellow Fire Fighters is impressive. But actually less than when he first joined the force. There was a lot more of us in the 80s and 90s it seemed that were in the military at that time. Of course, a lot of them have transitioned and retired says gordon wilson, captain, sioux city fire rescue. In the end its all about service. Teaching the young guys, seeing gratification from knowing that you help people says gordon wilson, captain, sioux city fire rescue. Its protecting our country, and protecting our freedoms and all the things that we love every day. Its when kids come up and they tell you thanks or its when you see the smiles on peoples faces says sarah orwig, sioux city fire rescue firefighter and recording secretary. On veterans day, captain wilson says its important not only to remember those who serve but the sacrifices they make in doing so. Their life gets adjusted drastically at such a young age and people dont understand that, and
Story with ktivs sam curtiss. Bad weather wasnt going to stop Gerald Muilenburg from speakin wednesday morning. I asked them whatre you going to do, said Gerald Muilenburg. They said oh just make it faster. The korean war veteran says its not often he talks of the time he served. Let alone in front of a crowd. Im basically a shy person so i stay away from that stuff if i can, said gerlad muilenburg. Muilenburg was drafted once he finished college in 1952. He spent almost t year in korea. Working in a Headquarters Company mainly running a post exchange. Selling things like food and clothes. Did not have to fight on the front as they [say] on the line, said Gerald Muilenburg. But those memories are distant. The sibley, iowa, native doesnt ponder much on whats ahead either. At 85 years old, he walks with a cane. Its kind of like a wooden reminder for his interpretation of veterans day. It makes you think of where you were and man how time passes, said Gerald Muilenburg. Following his year
Did you know there’s a Baltimore in Co. Cork, too? Baltimore – the biggest city in Maryland, the largest independent city in the US, home to Edgar Allen Poe, “The Wire,” and the fine city to which Tracy Turnblad wishes good morning in the film “Hairspray.” But did you know it has extensive Irish origins?