As you know FEMA has pulled out of the recovery effort at Ground Zero. On the news, we hear that the firemen are becoming discouraged, and rightly so. They have worked tirelessly under the most difficult circumstances for a month. They are physically and emotionally exhausted yet they vow to continue the recovery. The media has spared us the worst details about the horrific conditions at Ground Zero, but the firemen have seen and experienced it all first hand. In spite of the unspeakable things they must deal with, their recovery work continues. The work goes on and on and on and on... So here is the idea. Let's start a Card Writing Campaign. Go out to your local Hallmark or where ever it is you buy your greeting cards. Buy a card that reflects what your feelings are about the workers heroic efforts and send it to: NYC Fire Department 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza New York, NY 10005 Just think how powerful an influence you might become. Please send this e-mail to everyone you know or copy it and share it with all of your coworkers, friends, and relatives. If all of the people who get this note send a card, it could be the start of something wonderful. We can lift the spirits of those working at Ground Zero in New York. It might become a little miracle ... kind of like when the Post Office delivered all the mail addressed to Santa in the movie, "Miracle on 34th Street." Like Kris Kringle, the firemen are in a time of trial. They need to know that we, the American people, believe in them! Let's start our own miracle. Let's show these brave men and women how we feel about them. They need our love, support and encouragement! DO IT, DO IT, DO IT --- Forward this e-mail, send those cards! Have a Blessed Holiday!!! brooks.13@osu.edu jwatson@ftb.com

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