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If your entry does not appear use the "Refresh" or "Reload" button Please don't re-enter. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Samantha Cooper City: BIG BEAR CITY Comments: THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO WORK SOOOOOOOOOO HARD!!!! EACH & EVERY DAY! WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Alice O. Howell City: Monterey, MA Comments: We in the East are praying for you and yr safety! Most of us have friends in the area and are worried. The pics on tv are appalling! Yr courage is an inspiration! love Alice O. Howell Monterey, MA Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Jordan City: Santa Barbara Comments: Thank you for saving Oma's house in Alta Loma. We prayed to Jesus and He sent all of you. Thank you. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Julee Barry City: Highland, CA Comments: Dearest Firefighters, Our family would like to extend our sincerest and heart felt thanks for all of you. We have seen first hand the dedication to preserving life and property. You are our heroes and we thank God for all that you do each day. It i hard to express the depth of emotion and gratitude that we feel. Thank you and may God be with each and every one of you! With much gratitude...the Barry Family Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Karla City: Crestline, CA Comments: Thank you to all of the FireFighters and Support Personnel who are putting their lives on the line to save my community and home. Our family is praying for your safety and well being. Thank you for all your efforts.
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Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Karen City: Big Bear Lake, CA Comments: I wish to thank the firefighters and emergency personnel for their heroic efforts in controlling the horrific fires throughout So. California. Living in Big Bear Lake, I can only wonder if we will be next, but I know you will do everything possible to prevent this. Thank you for the long hours and gruelling work you must put forth to keep the people of our great state safe. May God watch over you. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Jennifer T. City: Pomona, Ca Comments: From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all your hard work. I thank you for all the long hours and for the time you are taken away from your family. I also thank you for thinking of all the animals who need you too. I hope you will all be home soon. You all did your best and it shows. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Shirley Johnstun City: Granite Bay Comments: My husband is flying out of Ontario today but has been working there, I've been getting personal reports from him since he's staying on Haven. Our daughter, her husband and stepson are all firefighters so fires become very personal. God Bless you all and keep you safe. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Melissa City: New York, NY Comments: Thank you to all the brave firefighters protecting the people of southern California including my daughter and her classmates at the Claremont Colleges. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Mechelle Conner City: Marengo, OH Comments: My family has lived in Crestline for over 45 years and the mountains will always be home to me. Thank you for everything you are doing to keep the mountains safe. May God bless you and keep you safe. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Mike and Janet Hamilton City: Lake Arrowhead, CA Comments: Just a quick note to say thanks. We often take for granted the things we know are always there and that we can depend on. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Please be careful... Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Elaine McGee City: Pelham,NC Comments: I am so grateful for all your hard work trying to put out this fire. I have a nephew & family in Rancho Cucamonga & I am very concerned for them. Thanks again. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Notturno Family City: Highland,Ca Comments: "Thank you" does not even begin to express how greatful we are to you
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and your family's. This fire makes us feel so helpless until we see you all. We know your doing so much against an impossible task. We owe you so much. Thank you from our hearts and take care so your family gets thier hero(s) back. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: frankie and rita blue-storck City: san bernardino&running springs,CA Comments: Your efforts are greatly apprectiated. We pray that you find the needed endurance and strength to survive the challenges ahead. Our feelings and thoughts are with you and your loved ones. Our Deepest Gratitude frankie and rita and the kids Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: lisa meyers City: Saginaw, MI Comments: My parents and brother live in Twin Peaks. My whole family is worried but we are extremely grateful for your 100% sacrifice in order to get the fire under control. We are praying for you. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Melissa City: San Bernardino, CA Comments: Thank you so much for all your hard work and determination. The fire burned right up to the fence line of the houses above Northpark. My mom's house was saved and so was the whole neighborhood, thanks to the firefighters! We admire you and respect what you are doing. Thank you again! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Gina City: Temecula, CA Comments: All of you guys are so brave, thank you for everything that you have done. Keep up the awesome work, and don't lose faith. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Ken Turner City: Houston, Tx Comments: I am amazed at the bravery that all the Fire Fighters display and their heroic efforts make the rest of us very humble. God Speed to all of you. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: HARRY&GERDA CHIGAS City: RIALTO,CA Comments: THANK YOU ALL FOR THE GREAT JOB YOU ARE DOING,GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAFE THANK YOU AGAIN Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Bernie City: Olathe, Kansas Comments: Dear Firefighters and all who are bravely fighting the Old Fire; Thank you for every moment you are giving to serve the families of your community. We have family who live there in the path of the fire. We are grateful that they are safe and that you are doing all you can to save their home! We continue to pray for you and all of your community. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003
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Name: Rob City: Westchester County, NY Comments: Firefighters and Emergency Personnel, Get Home Safe. God Bless You! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Jill City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: I thank each and everyone of you firefighters that stood ground in and around our neighborhood to save it. You are all very much appreiciated. My wish for you is that you all return safely to your families very soon. Thank you sooo much! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Dan Collins City: Penn Valley Comments: Be safe down there! You guys and gils are doing an awsome job! Keep it up. Our prayers for rain are in the works! Just be safe! Dan Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: MELISSA BROWNING City: SAN DIMAS,CA Comments: THANK YOU ALL FIREFIGHTERS & LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONELL WHO ASSISTED IN THE FIRES. YOU ARE ALL TRUELY THE CALM DURING A STORM - THANK YOU AGAIN Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: valma martin City: bentleigh east victoria australia Comments: Congratulations on your huge effort. Our fire season is ahead of us. Thinking of my friends in Redlands. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Dominik Kanbach City: GERMANY Comments: Thank you firefighters for your hard work! You are the heroes and god bless you. I lived in Fontana as an exchanged student over the summer and i hope you all are fine! GOD BLESS YOU ALL Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Todd Furmanski City: Los Angeles, CA Comments: Thank you all for continuing the fight to protect our lives and homes. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Holly Pitman City: Gouverneur, NY Comments: Good job guys!! I grew up in the San Bernardino MT., Crestline area. My family was able to get out safely. Keep you chins up, your doing a great job. Thanks for all of your hard work and efforts in batteling this blaze. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: John Thompson City: Ferntree Gully Australia Comments: Keep up the good work you guys my thoughts and best wishes are with
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you our summer is yet to come GOOD LUCK Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: S City: Roseville, CA Comments: TO THE BIG HILL HELITACK CREW: so sorry about your helicopter, but so glad you are all okay! I've got lots of people praying for you all. Work hard and come home safe please! You guys in yellow and green are my heros. I LOVE YOU R!!!!!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Oswaldo Alvarez City: Fontana,Ca 92335 Comments: Thank you to all firefighters. God Bless to all of You and your families. Hope this end pretty soon. Thank you for your hard work, specially with this weather. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Robin City: Fayetteville, NC Comments: With my sister only having moved here from Big Bear in July, she, of course, has been following the progress of these fires. And having visited her there and been to many places affected, I have begun to as well. As I know the residents of California are supporting you and your efforts, please know that that band of support doesn't end at the state line. What a tremendous job you have. Stay safe... Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Michelle Alvarado City: Mohave Valley, Arizona Comments: Thank you all Firefighters,LawEnforcement,Emergency Shelters,Volunteers prayers and thoughts with you all. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Elio Hernandez City: San Bernardino Comments: Thanks for all your hard work god bless you and give you the strength you need. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Robyn S. City: Pasadena,CA Comments: Thank you, fire fighters for protecting our loves ones, and even people that we dont know. You are the ones that are saving lives and memories that could never in a million years be replaced. May God Bless everyone of you, and thank you again. No one could ever repay you for the dedication and hardwork you all do for us. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Briana City: Crestline, CA Comments: Thank you so much for being brave enough to face these fires. All the mountain communities still have hope and we know that you guys are giving it your all. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003
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Name: Eric City: Victorville Comments: I would like to say that you guys are doing a great job working on this fire. I know the battle has just begun but with the help of you, residents, and all others, we can all overcome this state of disaster. Keep up the good work and I'll try and do my part helping out at one of the red cross sites. God Bless!!!!!!!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Zakiya Shivji City: San Diego, California Comments: i am so glad we have you guys cause without you we'd all be in flames nd prolly dead. thank you sooo much for your help and bravery. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Debbie Flores City: Verdemont Area, CA Comments: Thank you all you brave and wonderful firefighters . I watched last night as our nieghborhood was completely surroundeed by flames. We all figured our homes would go up any second, but they did not because of the skillful firefighters. Thank you again and God bless you and your families. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Stacey City: San Bernardino CA Comments: You guys are amazing! My parents were evacuated from the El Rancho Verde Country Club Saturday night where they have lived my whole life of 32 plus years. WE all would of lost SOOOO many memories if it wasn't for you guys. My heart goes out to you guys and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for waking them up and doing everything you did to keep them safe. You are our HERO's. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Shelia Cassidy City: Riverside, California Comments: To all the firefighters engaged in fighting these fires: God Bless you! And that includes the pilots who fly the water dropping aircraft and choppers. When I lived on the outskirts of Corona, there were at least two cases when my primary residence was saved by your quick and brave actions in fighting wildfires there. I pray for you all to survive and thank you so very much for choosing your careers. I still remember having to evacuate one day, racing home from Orange County to get my two dogs and whatever I could put in my truck soon enough. Thank God for you people! When things get really rough, just remember, we are all puling for you. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Teresa Valdez Klein City: Claremont, CA Comments: I have so much respect for you guys. Thank you for all your hard work to protect the people here. You are all in my prayers.
Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Leslie Norton City: Highland, CA Comments: My grandfather, "Butch" Skinner, was head of CDF forever, that I can remember. I stood on the roof of his home in Rim Forest during the Panorama fire with a hose and rake. He refused to leave, disregarding evacuation orders. His home, that he built with his own two hands, from the foundation and up, was not to
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be messed with. He died at the age of 94 and fire prevention/forestry was his life. At his funeral service, the department brought an antique fire truck that symbolized all he stood for. My 10 year old already has his career mapped out, that of fire fighter, and I am so proud. I get chills every time a CDF or city fire engine goes by. You guys, and girls, deserve the uttermost respect and gratitude afforded to anyone. Thank you for the risk you take. Thank you for your bravery and putting your lives on the line to protect us. Sincerely, Leslie Norton Highland, CA Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Dawn and kids City: Crestline, CA Comments: To our brave soldiers in yellow, standing against the invading flames, your heroism will never be forgotten. We thank you from our hearts, and we're praying for you. May angels protect you, and may God bless your efforts! Jesus is Lord! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Chatham Family City: Big Bear Lake Comments: Thank you to all the wonderfulmen and women who have given up their time to protect us here in the mountains. We can't begin to truly say how much we appreciate how hard you are working. May God bless you and keep you safe. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Brian Stranahan City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: God Bless You All! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Daphne City: Irvine, Ca Comments: Thank you all for doing what you can for our families' homes in the Mountains, it's tough terrain and conditions. God Bless all the FireFighters, Police/CHP/Sheriff Enforcement AND the Volunteers! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Craig City: Redlands CA Comments: Thank you all. My God bless you and keep you. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: TheDer Family City: Upland, CA Comments: Thank you all for committing to your fire fighting profession. Your dedication to save lives and homes are deeply appreciated. Our prayers are with you and your dear families. Please keep up your heroric work. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Brooks Family City: Victorville, Ca. Comments: Our hearts and prayers go to everyone who has lost their homes, loved ones, pets, & belongings. To those having to try to explain to their children why this happened. We hope they will understand that these so called humans who started this are sick. We hope the families, children, along with the firefighters, police, volunteers, Red Cross will be all kept safe. We are with you in spirit, even if there is nothing else we can do at this time. Thanks for all that you do daily for all of us! No
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one ever gets thanked enough it seems. Then something like this happens and it makes you realize how greatful we are for having firefighters. police officers, volunteers, & citizens out there helping others they don't even know. Life is precious. Keep safe and hug your loved ones a little tighter the next time you see them. God be with us all! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Jim Wilhite City: Portland, Oregon Comments: As a former CDF employee in the 50's and 60's, I send my greetings and best wishes to all of you. My first big fire was the East Highlands fire in 1956. I had an inmate fire crew out of Chino in the 60's and remember many fires in the SBNF. My best wishes and prayers go with you. Hope you all go 10-7 very soon. Warm regards, Jim Wilhite Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Travis Schmauss City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: Dear firefighters, I thank you very much for saving homes and lives.Thank you for dedicating your lives for others. You rock at fighting fires! Sincerely, Travis Schmauss - age 9 - Banyan School 4th grader Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Carole C Murdoch City: Vancouver, WA Comments: Thank you to all of our wonderful FireFighters and Support Personnel many of you who fight to save others while yours sit in danger. God Bless you all. Steve Avila and Rick, Peg and kids you are all in our thoughts and our prayers as all of you are. Carole and girls Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Sally Alonzo City: Glendora, Calif Comments: Thank you to all you firefighters, there are no words to express how grateful we are to you. you are our hero's. you are Gods angel's in your yellow gear. thank you so much for bravery, and your tireless commitment, I pray that these fires will come to and quickly, but more strongly I pray for your safty. poccessions are replaceable, but not the human life that is so very precious, I pray that God wrap his loving arms around all of you and keep you all safe from the danger that surrounds you, so that you can go home to your family's too. Thank you all so so much for such dedication and your tireless effort. God bless each and every one of you. Thank you Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Snyder Family City: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Comments: No words can adequately express our great thanks, respect and adoration for all the firefighters and emergency personal that are fighting to save our and community. Your courage and strength is astounding; your dedication and bravery is admired and your heroic effort is thanked. I know that many of you have homes and families in the communities you are trying to save, so thank you for fighting to save a stranger’s home. We pray for God’s protection and safety to all of those who are fighting the fires. Jon from USFS engine 14 ~ I love you and am so proud of who you are and what you do. I’m so thankful that you and the crew are safe. I can only imagine what it’s like out there on the line. I pray that God will keep you and the other guys safe. Thank you for calling me and letting me know that you’re ok. I love you so very much!!!!!!!!!!!! A special note of thanks to: Richie, Derik,
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Sam, Dustin, engine 14 and all the other firefighters form the USFS! We love you all!!!!!!!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: JR City: San Bernardino Comments: I wish there was a more powerful word than "thank you". You are all awesome!!! I have been in the middle of all of this for the past two days. Life has been hard, but it was a great relief to finally see fire trucks rolling through. You all have my upmost respect and I will continue praying. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Kristine Thalman City: Lake Gregory Comments: God Bless you and keep you safe. You are not only heros but angels to so many. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Dorotha Buschatz City: Ontario, California Comments: Were it not for our wonderful fire fighters. It would be impossible to even fantasize just how horrible the extent of damage or even death that would surely occur in these, or any mega-fires that gauge paths of destruction. As extensive and/or sad as their loss may be, those who have survived to talk about it can thank our firefighters,their guardian angels, for demonstrating their dedication to deliverance from a more terrible, more certain destruction. Thank you, precious fire fighters. Although you may not be the Savior, like Him, you are willing to sacrifice your lives to save the lives of others. May God bless you greatly. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Meg City: Claremont Comments: I am a student at the Claremont Colleges. We complain about the amount of smoke and ash inundating our area, but we also know that it must be very much worse for those fighting the fires. Thank you to all the firefighters for protecting us. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Logan Family City: San Bernardino, CA Comments: Thanks to all the firefighters, police and everyone who is helping to extinguish the flames in southern California. It's tough, but we'll all get through it. God bless. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Mary Lou City: Garden Grove Comments: Thank you to "All the firefighters" for having the courage to fight these fires! Our prayers go out to you and your families. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Tracy & Dawn Fischle City: Lake Arrowhead, CA Comments: Thanks to all the hard-working firefighters!!! Win, lose or draw . . . you're the best! We depend on you always being there and you are! Our mountain will always be beautiful. Keep puttin' the wet stuff on the red stuff. We love you
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GOOSE!!!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Lonna Pectol City: Corona, California Comments: Once again, you are our HEROES. Thanks to all of you. Thanks to those who have traveled from far away to help us here in California. We are so grateful. Our prayers are with you and the people, and also the animals. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Rosie City: Loma Linda Comments: To the firefighters: Thanks a lot for your untiring effort to put out the fires. I know that it's a hard job. But even if you had to spend time away from your families, you still have to work with all your strength for the sake of other people. My prayer is that God would send rain soon so that all these fires will come to an end. He is more powerful than the fires. He can can stop them. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Brian & Debbie City: Big Bear , CA Comments: God bless all FireFighters. George Ray is a Hero. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Scott Family City: San Bernardino, CA Comments: My daughter and I volunteer with the USFS and have a good understanding of the job all of you do. You have our utmost, respect, gratitude, and thanks for the heroic job that you do. In this current firestorm situation, you are all stretched impossibly thin and are all bordering on exhaustion. I know that you only have so much to give, but every time the alarm bell rings, you give it your all. For that, we are all eternally grateful. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Robinson Family City: Alta Loma./Rancho Cucamonga Comments: Dear Firefighters, We want to thank you so much for the hard work you've been enduring this past week. You are in our prayers every night and feel you are an incredible blessing to our community. Keep up the hard work, because we are 100% supportive of your jobs. God Bless you all and your families. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Virginia City: Whittier, CA Comments: Thank you so much for your heroric efforts that you are doing to save the homes on the mountain. My son Ray and his family have a home and a business up there. I know you are doing you best to save both. Thanks from a very grateful mom. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Ward's City: Mena, AR Comments: Thank You Firefighters & those who lend their support. We are grateful for all that you're doing to save the lives and homes of our loved-ones in Southern California.
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Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Joan City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: Thank you to all the firefighters and support personnel. You are in my continued prayers. Keep up the wonderful work that you do to keep us safe! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Tony Ty City: Long Beach, CA Comments: I would like to say Thank You to the Fire Fighters and Police Agencies, Red Cross, and others that volunteer to help people evacuate from their homes, giving them a safe place to stay, also putting out the wildfires. Keep up the good work and hope to see you back safe and sound! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Kyle Rey City: Rancho Cucamonga Comments: Thank you guys for everything. You are the our modern heros and we are forever in debt to you. May God be with you throughout the fire and may you live your lives to the fullest. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Michael Kirk City: San Bernardino Comments: Thank You for all your hard work. We know you are under tremendous stress and are doing your absolute best. Thank you so much for stopping the fire at Crestline, saving my brother and his wife's house, and for blocking the fire in Highland, keeping my grandparent's house from danger. We will remember these days and your bravery. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Robert Meek City: Sacramento,CA Comments: You Women and Men are the best of America. My prayers will be with you all. Remember, some battles can not be won. Those that can not, flee from. Those that can, stand and fight. Be safe and come back home to your love ones. God help and be with you all. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: J. DeWitt- Johnson City: (formerly of-) Old Waterman Canyon Rd. Comments: I don't know how my old neighborhood is holding up in this fire, but there is one thing I know for sure- many dedicated men and women are working to save thousands of homes and families, and So. Cal is blessed to have such protection!! Thanks for you hard work!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: victor perez City: el monte Comments: I have family that lives very close to the the area. Thank you so much for the hard work and great job you all are doing. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Cox's City: Alta Loma Comments: To all the families who lost their homes, my heart goes out to you. To
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all the Firefighters who risk their lives for others Thank you, you are truly angels in yellow. For everyone who takes a moment to thank and recognize these brave men and women it means alot to their families. On a personal note, Honey I miss you, I love you you and your crew are in my thoughts and prayers come home safe. hi daddy i love u, and i miss you i promise to save you some of my birthday cake love nicole, Hi Daddy, I'm being good for mommy I was scared when the electricity went out, Mommy lit some candles and we played games. I hope you get something to eat and you get to go to sleep, Mommy say's you might go to another fire were gonna save you some of sister's birthday cake, bye I love you. Megan Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Lencioni's City: Etiwanda/CA Comments: Dear Firefighters and Support Personnel, We wanted to say thank you for helping save our neighborhoods and lives. It has been a terrible, long fight and you are all heroes. Love, the Lencioni's Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Suzi Murdoch City: Salem Oregon Comments: Hooray to all of you and God bless you all for your bravery and hard work. A speacial thank-you to Mr. Steve Avila firefighter for the San Bernardino City Fire Dept. who is now on a Strike Team. Hey Bro be careful, and I love You Sister Suzi P.S. Watch that Wind bye now Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: MurreyFamily City: San Bernardino,Ca. Comments: Sunday evening. For years, I saw my father fighting fires with the Upland F.D. Not until the Panorama Fire, did I live to realize how quickly a fire can burn and destroy. For years we have all lived the fear of this happening again! Now with love and pride for you all, again you saved our neighborhoods. We all ran away to safety, while you all stayed with danger at every corner. Stay safe and God Bless your love for this job. The North Park survivors. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Gayle & Earl City: Colton, CA Comments: Thank you, dear people, for working so hard to save these homes. You are doing a great job under very difficult circumstances. You have a whole lot of friends around the country praying for you and your safety. Jesus loves you, and so do we. Again, thank you. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: tina City: fullerton ca Comments: thank you if you saved my friends house at 278 nob place,crestline,california,92325. i dont know if it still stands ,but my friend is safe,with her mother. God bless you if yo can save it. its very old. from tina
Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: A Northern CA Firefighter City: CA Comments: To everyone... please keep your words of encouragement, thoughts, thank yous and prayers coming. Siskiyou County has also responded a strike team of engines down to Southern CA. To my firefighting brothers & sisters, I wish you
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God speed and be safe! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Compitello Family City: Hill City, Kansas Comments: Thank you so much for putting in all you're effect to protect all of the loved one's in the path of the fire. Us over here who do have loved ones close by their really are thankfull for you all over their who are fighting this terrible thing that has happened. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Don & Sue City: Hunter's Ridge, Fontana Comments: Thanks to your valiant & professional efforts we STILL have a wonderful home on Winnipeg Circle, one street over from the origination of the "Grand Prix" fire; and the most beautiful sight on the property right now is a pair of fire truck tire tracks in the driveway! I don't plan on washing them off, as they are welcome evidence of why we still have this great neighborhood to live in. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Victoria Murrey City: San Bernardino, Ca Comments: I would like to take the time to thank you all for doing an AWESOME job! Thanks to you, I can continue going to school at Cal State, stay in my home here by the North Park school, really close to the mountains and my family is safe in Cucamonga. My in laws are safe also thanks to you on N. Highland. My family has been through the Panarama fire and even though I was young when it happen, I do know that through a scary experience everyone pulls together. My neighborhood has really helped one another out. Thank you for watching out for us and also thank you to the police, if it wasnt for you notifying us to leave, we would of never known. Keep up the good work! I pray for all of you.- Victoria. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Jerry Franklin City: Pomona,Ca. Comments: thanks to all of you brave men and women on the lines! GOOD LUCK ,BE SAFE AND GOD SPEED TO YOU ALL! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Aimee & Alicia City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: Thank you for saving our houses and neighborhood. We hope you all get alot of credit and get the fire under control. We also hope that no one gets hurt or injured. We really thank you for saving our houses and for doing such a fantastic job. Please stay safe and keep up the great work. Your friends Aimee & Alicia. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Chuck Fry City: Sunnyvale, CA Comments: Thanks from the Bay area for all the hard work in the face of unimaginable calamity, and for putting your lives on the line to save others. May God bless you and keep you safe. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Shontay
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City: Fontana, Ca Comments: All I can say it Thank you for risking your lives to save others. May God Be with you on the front line. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Deborah Cattano City: San Bernardino, CA Comments: I live on College Ave. and have been watching the fires daily. I feel safe because I know the brave firefighters of San Bernardino and beyond are doing their job. I have lived in S.B. all my life. This is my first real opportunity to thank you for all you do. I also thank the paramedics, you cute little devils, for all you do, too. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Annnette Young City: San Clemente Cali Comments: Thankyou Very much for the job that you are doing .... Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Mt.Communities Fire Safe Council City: Idyllwild, Ca. Comments: Fire staff from throughout the San Bernardino Mts. have joined with others to fight these fires. We thank you for your skill, professionalism and bravery. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Nicole LaPeruta City: San Bernardino, Ca Comments: Thanks for all your hard work. You have saved some of my friends and families houses. You are all heroes. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Marianne City: Riverside, CA Comments: To add to the previous words of gratitude, my family and I thank each one of you for risking your lives to save the communities in danger. You all are appreciated more than you will ever know. Please be safe and defeat that fire soon. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Karen City: Boston, MA and Running Springs Comments: I feel so helpless working here in Boston and watching the news. Hoping my Running Springs home will still be there when I am done here. Thank you firefighters for all you are doing and you are in my prayers. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Jackson's City: Orange, CA Comments: Hi Son...Wishing you and the rest of the firefighters saftey. Missing you, we know you're in San Diego working hard on the fires. Be careful and stay SAFE! Love Mom & Dad Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Sandy Ayala and Family City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: Thank You for your brave and amazing efforts to bring these fires
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under control. The flames, heat, embers, winds, slopes and fast burning seemed like such an unbelievable challenge... yet you battled on and saved so much for so many. Truly you are heroes... May God keep you safe. Sandy Ayala Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Shannon Acheson City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: Thank you so much for what you do for us. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Larry and Kathy Gassen City: Lake Arrowhead Ca Comments: We want to thank all of you who work so hard to protect us on the mountain now and during the rest of the year. Regardless of the outcome of this fire we know you do the very best for us and we couldn't have more wonderful people to be associated with, God bless and stay safe. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: The Lopez Family City: Banning CA Comments: To all the brave fire, police and medical personnel! Our thoughts, prayers and strength are with you. I am originally from Idaho, where 2 yrs ago our ranch on the Middlefork of the Salmon River was destroyed by a fire storm. To all of the people who lost their possessions - my empathy is with you. May God, Allah or whoever your higher power is keep you in the calm of his hands. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Carlin City: claremont, ca Comments: Thank You. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Marc, Heather, and Samantha Nehamen City: Alta Loma, CA Comments: Thank you so much for all of your HARD work!! You kept the fire quite a bit north of our home. And, you saved my parents' home by stopping it just 2 streets above them. Hang in there! We appreciate all that you are doing. God bless each and every one of you!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Volski Family City: San Antonio Heights Comments: Ditto - ditto for all the words previously said - We salute you all and truly appreciate all that you have done for our community. We were out of the country when first heard of the fires and needless to say we were powerless to do anything about it. Cheers and may God keep you all safe!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Jaska Family City: San Antonio Heights, CA Comments: Thanks for all you did and do! God Bless you! The Jaska's San Antonio Heights Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Craig,Dina,Danielle,Cynthia Stevens
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City: Fontana,Ca Comments: THANKS FOR DOING ALL THAT YOU DO. YOU'RE ALL APPRECIATED VERY MUCH. GODSPEED AND ALL THE BEST.TAKE CARE. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Becky Mosgofian City: Arcata, CA Comments: I grew up in Lake Arrowhead and just happened to be visiting my family this weekend. I can't imagine the strength, tenacity and energy it takes to keep you all going. No matter what terrible turns this fire takes we ALL know that our firefighters have done their absoluate best. You are in our prayers. God bless you! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Florence City: High Desert-Hesperia Comments: I would like to thank all the firefighters and a special thank you to all the California Department of Corrections workers who have done a Great job at saving thousands of homes and lives! May God Bless each and everyone of you! Thank you, Florence/Stephanie Merritt Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: MARK CLARK City: HIGHLAND Comments: TODAY I WATCHED IN HORROR AS A WALL OF FIRE WAS APPROACHING OUR COMMUNITY OF EAST HIGHLANDS RANCH, IF IT WASN'T FOR THE FIRE PERSONNEL ON THE GROUND AND THE WATER DROPPING HELICOPTERS THAT FOUGHT TO REDIRECT THE FIRE AWAY FROM THE HOUSES I WOULDN'T BE HERE WRITING THIS THANK YOU IN MY HOUSE, THAT IS NOW SAFE FROM THIS HORRIFIC DISASTER. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR EFFORTS AND MAY ALL OF YOU(FIRE, POLICE, AIR CREWS AND ALL THE SUPPORT CREWS) STAY SAFE. AGAIN I WAS AWE STRUCK THE WAY THE AIR CREWS TURNED THA FIRE AWAY FROM OUR COMMUNITY, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, AND MAY GOD KEEP HIS HANDS ON YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Kelly DeMuth City: Grand Terrace, Ca Comments: Thank you so much for all you do. You risk your lives to save others, that is truly heroic. We are praying for you!!! Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: brandon sakayeda City: irvine,ca Comments: hi daddy..! i miss you and me and mommy watch the fires on the news in hopes that you are the rest of the firefighters are ok...i miss you and i hope you come home soon! mommy misses you too..! be safe and i love you daddy! hope to see engine 39 soon! hugs & kisses ...brandon sakayeda...typed by mommy..=) Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Amy City: Hesperia, CA Comments: Keep up the good work, you are in our prayers that you all might return home safe to your families and loved ones. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003
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Name: Ken Tharp City: Bowie, Texas Comments: My wife (a firefighters daughter) and I cannot THANK YOU enough for your valiant efforts to protect lives and property against something so very dangerous as wildfire. Our prayers and blessing go out to everyone of you involved in this heroic effort. My brother and his beautiful wife (Jimmy & Terri Tharp) own a beautiful home in Crestline, CA. We pray for their safety and protection from harm. We are unable to contact them so anyone who knows them, please relay our concern to them. God bless all of you in the firefighting family, may God sustain you and keep you safe and out of harm. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Casie City: Tegucigalpa, Honduras Comments: I praise the Lord for people like you! My little sister attends Cal State San Bernadino, and I am so grateful for your service in helping to save her school. Thank you so much for your dedicated work in helping people throughout southern California. Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2003 Name: Kym City: Alta Loma CA Comments: Thank you to all the fire fighters that were out in rancho and all over this past week that have saved our homes and our lives... i was very lucky to have met some of you while helping out up at los osos high school on saturday 10/25...and now i truely do consider you all my hero's THANK YOU!!!!!
