Hey everyone, just wanted to wish everybody a happy turkey-day...but I would like to extend a warm hand of comfort to those who don't. I am fortunate enough to have the oppourtunity to spend this day with my family and loved ones, but many of my brothers and sisters do not have such a privelidge. I am giving thanks to everyone in the EMS and Fire family everywhere for doing what we all do, and putting up with what we all have to endure even on a day such as this.

We do our jobs because we love them, deep down whether we act like it or not. Its not everyday that goes by where you get a "thank you" or even a smile from the people we help out daily, but when we do its always a nice sign of recognition. We spend most of our time away from our families, when most others get the underappreciated chance to spend everyday at home, at least in part. I'm thankful for all who DO appreciate the chances they are given, and use them wisely.

For all my buddies back on the road today, please be careful-and try to catch the game in between calls.

For everybody else, remember that this isn't just an excuse to preform mass-murder on poultry, but also a day of giving thanks. Do you have anyone that you are thankful for? Maybe you should tell them so. Just try not to let it happen only once a year. And, if you're eating turkey today, go ahead and stuff your face.

-Justin.