Picture of the day - May 2, 2009

"Heroes at work"

Photo courtesy of Gordon Brugman. Today's picture really needs no intro from me, so I'll simply "step aside" and let photographer Gordon Brugman tell us about it: "As a former newspaper photographer, I developed a deep respect for the important and dangerous work our emergency personnel perform on our behalf. That respect was only deepened when a fire claimed a neighbors home just 200 yards down the road from our home the other night. The fire spread to the wooded hillside and threatened to move onto our property and perhaps claim our home and others as well. Working at midnight on a dark, wooded mountainside is difficult and dangerous. But our local firefighters, assisted by forestry crews, kept the flames in check and we suffered nothing more than a little sleepless anxiety. I was reminded once again why I never mind dropping a contribution into the boot when our firefighters hold their road-block fund raisers. Bless them all."  --Gordon Brugman Mr. Brugman invites you to check out more of his recent photographs when you visit his gallery.     Visitor Comments... Name: Anna Lee Gilbert Town: Charlotte, NC They do so much to keep us safe. Let us always keep them in our hearts and our prayers.      Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA Yes, God "bless them all".     Name: Arnold Seigan Town: Bronx, NY Very moving indeed!   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"