wouldnt say that. those who actually happen to risk their lifes to save others while on the job, sure. but actual firefighting work isnt like it is in TV with them running into buildings on fire against orders to save children every monday.
I met a lot of those when I was in the First Gulf War. In fact, the translator that was in my unit actually responded to "dune-coon" as if it was a valid nickname or a term of endearment. It was obviously a running gag among us, since he had no idea what it really meant.
(By the way: Timothy McVeigh was in my division, but I didn't learn that til several years after the fact.)
A Hero is what you make them! Anybody can face a situation and react as they react, may make you a hero or a coward! Up to you at the point of the problem you face, thats what defines us! You either do it, or not! Wars a waste of time anyway, let the Zombies sort it out, Lol!
I still disagree, to me its the act of being prepared to do that, or taking on an occupation where saving lives is something that comes with the territory
once someone becomes a fireman, idk, i think it would be terrible to be like, "pfft, what, you haven't dragged an unconscious woman out of a burning building, well, you are no hero to me".
it helps if you were their equal in profession if not outright their superior.
Warrior>>>Soldier.
hence, why i dont have the awe aspect and see them for what they are, kids and adults. some should never bn allowed to wear their uniform unable to uphold their code of ethics.
you and ppl who never serve can assume they are heroes but those of us who stood shoulder to shoulder and saw them fail to measure up are not heroes but disgraced their uniform
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wtf? They're relieving tension, for christs sake. It's not like they're doing that in the middle of a firefight. I can not understand how the hell you would think that they're in the wrong for... enjoying themselves, when they're off-duty.
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A while back, I saw a photo-shopped version of that picture on some website. In it, the guys in the back are all wearing the Greek letters of some frat, and the pool is filled with Jello instead of water.
Or in other words: every second Friday in Baghdad.
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