As the daughter, sister and sister-in-law of first responders, I know exactly what these fine men and women sacrifice to insure that others are safe and protected all at the risk of their own safety. Holidays, birthdays or any other special occasion celebrating with their families are put on hold if an emergency arises. It is usually a thankless job. As long as you have water, food, electricity, medicine or any other basic necessity, it is easy to forget these responders are out there risking their lives so that ours might be better.
Every person in Bell County knows that our early warning system and enhanced 911 service is in place. I received my phone calls from Judge Albey Brock, too. And you know what? I listened to EVERY one of them because this is an important service that we have and we should be thankful that Bell County has such a warning system in place.
To all the police departments, fire departments, sheriff departments, road departments, road department crews, ambulance workers, EMS workers, rescue squads, mayors, elected officials (and any other that I may have forgotten to list), my family extends a huge thank you for working those long and hard hours to help all citizens of Bell County. Our county has been declared a State of Emergency. If you know of someone in need and you can help in some way, do it. We must work together, with patience and understanding.
When you see a first responder, thank them. How many people do you know that would risk their life to be of service to another? Would you?
Sincerely,
Tabitha Webb
MDN Staff Writer
Middlesboro, Kentucky
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