My son is a fighting fires in So. Cal.

[ClayZ]

He flew to San Diego this morning, from Washington State. He is with a crew of 6 from his fire dept.

I shouldn't have looked at the pictures.

They are calling it the Witch Fire. It looks like HELL!

God Bless those poor people and may all the angels watch over the firefighters!

[annabanana]

1. A brave guy!

Send our best and tell him to stay safe!

[babylonsister]

2. There's that generosity that's been mentioned. Props to your son

and may he stay safe. :hug:

[flyarm]

3. Bless him ...and all the firefighters..i will keep him in my prayers!!

O8) may the angels look after him and all the firefighters!!

fly

[blondeatlast]

4. My regards for your son's courage and effort. With little National Guard left,

there will be even more resources pulled from local fire departments.

Tell you son that this DUer thanks him.

[MonkeyFunk]

5. Best wishes for his safety

those fires are something else.

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. Thanks every firefighter is welcomed!

And I wish at this point I could do something for them guys

So far, now that my sis is home... been looking for where to volunteer... but this city has responded in amazing ways

[FloridaJudy]

7. Prayers for his safety

Those folks really are heroes.

[malaise]

8. What a brave young man

He'll be OK :grouphug:

[Wiley50]

9. Good on Him. Hope He Stays Safe

But it could be worse

He could be fighting extradition from Mexico

[pnwmom]

10. I'll pray for the safety of all those heroes. Thanks for the reminder. n/t

[KitchenWitch]

11. Thank him for me.

I am near the fire in Orange County. I am in awe of him and his comrades.

[ClayZ]

13. Stay safe!

This is what he has trained for since he was 18. He is now 33, but he has seen nothing like that!

They were good to go this morning when I talked to him. He text messaged me at 1:00 that he was in North Island -San Diego.

I think I will have to take drugs for a while!



:scared:

[Maat]

12. Thank him for me!

I'm in Riverside County, just north of San Diego County.

And, guess what? There are two burning right around me (I'm safe - I have a big home, on a small lot, surrounded by fire-retardant tiles and cement patios), but, my friends who live in De Luz and the wild country are going to be having a tough time.

He is in our family's prayers (or positve thoughts, if you prefer).

[xultar]

14. Wow. I wish him a safe return.

[gateley]

15. With all the love and prayers being sent to all those helping in this

nightmare, they are bound to be protected and safe. You must be so proud of him.

[JuniperLea]

16. Thank him for us!

You must be one part proud, one part scared... I'm with you. I just want to breath clear air again. My lungs feel like I smoked three packs of cigarettes today... ugh.

[EFerrari]

17. My neighbors headed out yesterday morning

and I wanted to hug them but they would have hated it so I just wished them well quietly.

May your boy come home safe, ClayZ

:hug:

[Gelliebeans]

18. Tell him thank you from me and my family

so many of our friends have lost their homes but they escaped with their lives and their pets because of these brave firefighters.

We so appreciate their efforts. These guys/gals are true heros.

[ClayZ]

19. Willy T posted a photo of the fires from space.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2119902

Yikes!

[Gelliebeans]

27. As I look to the south

about 10 miles away I can see a huge plume of smoke (it is holding the San Diego/Riverside County line in the Fallbrook/Rainbow area. We are waiting for sundown witht the hope that the typical afternoon wind dies down. The firefighters will be able to get a better grasp on that line. Fingers crossed.

DUer's that have been holding their breath and waitig and watching with those of us here in the fire zone really appreciate the moral support way more than you all know. :hug: :grouphug:

[Cha]

20. Hope your son and all the

firefighters are safe from Harm's Way.

[kestrel91316]

21. The people of CA are grateful for any help they can get.

Gov. Steroid couldn't call out the National Guard because they are all off somewhere playing an some giant sandbox at the behest of Caligula....

[Xenotime]

22. Is that his picture?!? Thanks for sharing.

[ClayZ]

25. Thanks for being here so I can share!

I am going a little nutz!

This is Tyson's picture with his son. He has a lovely daughter, too.

[ClayZ]

45. That is St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters....

I'll take any help they can get!

[JVS]

47. Florian- principle: Heiliger Sankt Florian / Verschon mein Haus / Zünd andre an!

Holy Saint Florian, spare my house, light up others. ;-)

[ClayZ]

49. Yikes, thats terrible!

We have a little cabin in the woods near Leavenworth Wa. Several years ago there was a terrible forest fire, and that is just what happened. The fire jumped our cabin but burned the one two lots down and many others in the area.

It makes you feel awful and glad at the same time.




:-)
:-(

[Breeze54]

23. "The Firefighter’s Prayer"

http://www.joellewallach.com/firefighter_solo.shtml">The Firefighter’s Prayer

When I am called to duty,
Whenever flames may rage,
Give me strength to save a life
Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
Put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.

And if according to Your will
I must answer death's last call
Bless with Your protecting hand
My family one and all.



You must be very proud of your son. :hug:

Safe Home!

[ClayZ]

29. Now you made me cry!

So far I was getting by with my just teeth clenched. :cry:


Thank you all for you kind words!


It must be so scary down there!

I can't imagine!



:grouphug:

[Booster]

24. We will watch over him while he's here. When he gets back home

give him this from me.:hug: We really appreciate all the help we can get.

[ClayZ]

32. I am counting on that!

He was so glad to get to go.

He had wanted to go help out with the World Trade Center, but that time it did not work out.

He is brave, and I am proud of him!

[Booster]

41. You have every right to be proud of him. Hell, I"M proud of him.

[OzarkDem]

26. Tell him thanks

and hope he and all the others return safely.

[H2O Man]

28. He has

my respect, and I hope when he returns you tell him "thanks" from a lot of your friends on DU.

[ClayZ]

30. That, I will do!

I am wishing for a fast forward on that "Return". To bad life does not work like the remote conrrol.


Thanks H2O Man

[Solly Mack]

31. (((ClayZ)))

May your son stay safe.

[tnlefty]

33. I hope that your son will be safe. I'll be sending vibes to the

firefighters and all who are affected by these horrendous fires. I'm going to light a candle now and hope that lives will be spared. A big :hug: to you.

[Gormy Cuss]

34. Thank your son for all of us.

Here's to him and all the other firefighters:
:applause: :applause: :applause:

[GreenPartyVoter]

35. May he and all the brave fire fighters be safe

[earth mom]

36. Sending good vibes to your son! nt

[Swamp Rat]

37. .

:hug:

[Mnemosyne]

38. .

:hug:

[LWolf]

39. Sending my best wishes

and profound thanks to your son for helping California's people.

[Raejeanowl]

40. Best Wishes For You Both n/t

[DeepModem Mom]

42. Prayers for all, and thank goodness for these brave firefighters -- K&R

[devilgrrl]

43. Best wishes to your son and thanks for the help.

:-)

[Garbo 2004]

44. May your son stay safe and thanks to him and the other firefighters. n/t

[calimary]

46. Tell him THANK YOU!!!

We sure can use the help here in Fire Country.

[ClayZ]

48. Looks like firefighters are comming from all over...

They are lighting back fires now.

I have been watching live coverage at:
http://www.kusi.com/home/10707916.html?video=pop&t=a


Stay safe!

[calimary]

50. Thanks. We're okay in West L.A.

But the daylight is eerie. All sort of a dull yellowish. A very strange cast on everything all day, and tonight, the not-quite-full moon was the same dull yellow. I feel sorry for the asthma sufferers out there, too.

[FreeState]

51. If he needs anything let us know

Im in a safe(r) area of San Diego - if he need something please pm me or post a message and those of us in SD will help out if we can...

[ClayZ]

52. I told him, that if he didn't contact me every day....

I would have to head south and hunt him down. :-)

He was stationed there, when he was in the Navy 10 years ago, learning to be a firefighter.

Thank you.

I hope all of you guys are safe!
It looks so terrible!

They just said the wind had died to dead calm! GOOD NEWS!

[Hekate]

53. This Californian thanks him from the bottom of my heart. nt

[ClayZ]

54. Just saw on another thread.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3041030

"Weather at Rancho San Diego (NWS):
Temperature: 65°F (18°C)
Humidity: 32% (last)
Wind Speed: E 1 MPH
Good, if not great, firefighting weather."


On that note, I think I will go find my pillow.


Stay safe everyone. Be careful.

[mvccd1000]

55. Thanks to him! A very honorable thing to do. nt

[shadowknows69]

56. A true hero just for doing what he does

good vibes being sent for your son's safety. Sounds like you raised a good one there Clay.

[JNelson6563]

57. May he return safe and sound

along with all the other brave souls trying to stop the horrors of this fire.

Julie

[knitter4democracy]

58. He and his team are in our prayers.

I hope he does it smart and safe--this isn't time to be reckless.

[LibDemAlways]

59. Heartfelt thanks to him and all the others who have travelled

long distances to help out. A couple of years ago flames came close to my Southern Cal neighborhood and I saw firetrucks from up north then, too.

Firefighters do a heroic job. Your son sounds like one of the truly good guys.