Many pitched in to fight wildfire

Anne Mills LeSueur Buckingham County
Published: April 26, 2008

During our time of media pessimism, we see a sudden inspiration that feeds our faith and hope.

This happened on April 19 when many counties came together to save homes and lives.

The wildfire in Buckingham County on that day offered us all a good look at our inner selves and what motivates us to become instantly compassionate.

To the counties that responded without hesitation to the call with fire trucks, personnel and rescue squads and to the fire departments, rescue squads, law enforcement, dispatchers as well as private citizens and auxiliaries of Buckingham County itself, I wish to thank each and every one for making me feel a lot safer during a time of crisis.

It made me realize that I have an obligation to these unsung heroes to open my purse a little wider when they are in need and asking for donations.

I am proud to have members of my family on the Arvonia Fire Department, and that my son and husband were available to lend a helping hand.

May all residents of Buckingham be grateful for the risks these men and women take to keep us safe.