As the County Commission was opened this morning an expression of gratitude was expressed by The County Executive, Mrs Vanzant, for the outstanding effort put forth by all the members of the Sheriff's office, Ambulance and Rescue Squads, the Emergency Management Team and all who participated in the work of dealing with the tragic situation this past week in the Milky Way area. This expression of gratitude was followed appropriately by a standing ovation by all present.
Having been in similar situations in past times I know personally the difficulty of being at such a scene. The harsh reality of the situation often isn't fully felt until later when there's time to do more than just react. For those directly involved they would probably tell you they were just doing their job, doing what they were trained to do but for the rest of us they are heroes who made some great sacrifices and will continue to bear the effects of such a thing for years to come. These people are very deserving of our gratitude and support. Allen Barrett
