Date: Wed, Dec 31, 2003
Name: Joyce Rose
City: Helendale, Ca.
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: Some firefighters in S.B. County make only minimum wage with no benefits. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! To all of you reading this, I urge you to write to Rep. Lewis and Bill Postmus and demand that these brave men be paid decent wages with benefits. To our firefighters - Thank you for risking your lives for us, god bless you one & all.

Date: Tue, Dec 30, 2003
Name: Jodie
City: Lytle Creek, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: THANK EACH AND ALL OF YOUR FOR THE DEDICATION YOU HAVE TO SAVING LIFE AND LAND.

Date: Mon, Dec 29, 2003
Name: Jose Sandoval
City: Twin Peaks, CA
IP Address: 160.87.102.244
Comments: Muchas Gracias por todo.

Date: Sat, Dec 27, 2003
Name: Laura Addis
City: Riverside, Calirornia
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: To all those who worked so diligently, I thank you for saving my forest. You all are the BEST!

Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2003
Name: ANITA M. GROVES
City: APPLE VALLEY,CA
IP Address: 66.215.40.146
Comments: I JUST WANTED TO THANK ALL THE FIREMEN THAT DID A WOUNDERFUL JOB.. IT WAS A LONG 9 DAYS THAT MY SON AND HIS FRIEND WERE GONE. THEY ARE ALSO FIREFIGHTERS FOR SBCO FIRE AND I WAS SO GLAD TO HEAR THAT THEY WERE OK... WELL THANK YOU TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT WERE UP THERE GIVING A EXTRA HAND.. I LOVE YOU ROBBIE AND JESSIE

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2003
Name: Amanda
City: westbrook,ME
IP Address: 169.244.70.148
Comments: I JUST WANT TO SAY "THANK YOU" TO ALL THE FIRE FIGHTERS FOR PUTTING OUT FIRES! YOU GUYS ROCK AND YOU ALL ARE MY HEROS I AM GOING TO BE A FIRE FIGHTER SOME DAY TOO! AND AGAIN THANK YOU ! ! !

Date: Sun, Dec 14, 2003
Name: William Carter
City: Apple Valley/ California
IP Address: 4.8.208.93
Comments: Hey all you fire fighters i just want to say thank you so much of you guys helping save our lives and thank you for always being their for all of us so thank you so so much god bless you all.

Date: Sun, Dec 7, 2003
Name: Amber
City: Farmington, Missouri
IP Address: 4.60.78.7
Comments: I just want to thank all of the firefighters from the bottom of my heart! You guys and gals are the greatest! I have friends that are firefighters and before I met them I had no clue of how things were ran and what kind of things happened and now that I have friends on the Department, I am in total awe in what you guys do. How in the world do you thank someone for putting their lives on the line for complete strangers. There is no way I can thank you enough. You guys have a special place in my heart, and always will! Thank you so much!

Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2003
Name: Michelle Ferbrache
City: Eunice, N.M.
IP Address: 65.197.94.130
Comments: Thank you Califorina fire fighters for saving California and for reiliving all the people from The United states. thank you very much.

Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2003
Name: Brittney Lynn Moyer
City: Eunice,N.M
IP Address: 65.197.94.130
Comments: Thank you Califorina FIRE FIGHTERS for saving Califorina because if you did not the whole city would be buened down and almost every body would be dead Thanks a whole lot.

Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2003
Name: Paul
City: San Bernardino ,CA
IP Address: 4.8.234.165
Comments: Hello my name is Paul. I am 10 years old,I thank the Califonia fire fighters for saving my home. I also thank the out of state fire fighters for coming all the way to California. I had to leave a lot behind. The Old Fire came into my back yard ,but it did not destroy my house. I am thank full for every thing I have now that I see many people with nothing. I am sorry for the fire fighters that watched their homes burn while saving others. I am all ways listening to helicopters fly into the resivor in back of my house for hay or water to spread onto the mountains in back of my house. The mountains are very black. I hope that all the fire fighters healed from the fires. Please male me at 2616 Meyers Rd. San Bernardino ,California 92407 or E-Mail me at Forester 128 @msn.com.Phone # (909)8870646. Thank You!!!

Date: Tue, Dec 2, 2003
Name: Peter
City: Vista, Ca.
IP Address: 64.171.99.100
Comments: As a San Diego County area Firefighter I would like to thank Air-1 for this ministry. After working 24-48 hour shifts on the fire. It was A blessing to know that that people were praying us. We would listen to this ministry during are time of rest, this helped us keep things on a eternal perspective amonst all the devastation. Thank you for your prayers and praise God for this ministry.

Date: Tue, Dec 2, 2003
Name: JMAC
City: Moreno Valley, Ca.
IP Address: 158.61.38.234
Comments: I want to thank all of you for your support of the firefighters and police officers who battled all the fires in So.Cal. this last month. I've been gone from home for the last month on the Pass Fire in Moreno Valley, the Grand Prix Fire in Devore and the Cedar Fire in San Diego. It's comments like these that keep you going when you haven't had any sleep in two days while on the fire line. WE aren't heros of any kind, just doing our job that we all love to do. Save lives and protect property. Thanks once again for all the comments and your continued support.

Date: Tue, Dec 2, 2003
Name: Dea Badami
City: Cedar Glen, CA
IP Address: 68.6.201.130
Comments: Amid all the devastation, I returned to Cedar Glen to find my beautiful one-room cottage had been spared. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all of your bravery and fortitude in fighting the OLD FIRE, and all fires everywhere. And my thanks to all the support personnel who made it possible to fight this horrible fire. May you be blessed with bounty and good health.

Date: Mon, Dec 1, 2003
Name: Donii Karger
City: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
IP Address: 128.125.94.36
Comments: TO ALL THE FIREFIGHTERS: YOUR COURAGE AND BRAVERY IS UNMEASUREABLE!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GRANT YOU THE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT FOR ALL MANKIND~

Date: Wed, Nov 26, 2003
Name: Greg Sears II
City: Lake Arrowhead CA
IP Address: 66.215.33.8
Comments: As a Fireman in Lake Arrowhead and a resident of Lake Arrowhead, I would like to thank my Brothers for all of their blood , sweat and tears that they shed at my side. Uncommon valor was a common virtue during "The Old Fire." Words cannot explain how proud I am to be a Fireman with the San Bernardino County Fire Department. "Great job Lads !"

Date: Tue, Nov 25, 2003
Name: Raymond
City: Ft.Walton Beach FL.
IP Address: 68.99.57.111
Comments: Thank you to all those who helped. As a fallow firefighter Miles away from home I could just watch the News and see my home town in danger. My family called me and asked if I was coming home to help, I wish I could have if only it was that easy. Although many homes burned, many homes were saved including mine. Thanks alot Brave Brothers! Raymond Delgado

Date: Tue, Nov 25, 2003
Name: Kathy Moseler
City: Crestline, CA
IP Address: 64.12.96.233
Comments: I would like to extend a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of those firefighters, and other agencies that helped save our beautiful mountain communities! Thanks also to those who came together to help feed and answered phones to keep residents informed about the fire. FireFighters and Support Personel, you are the greatest! God Bless You!!!!

Date: Mon, Nov 24, 2003
Name: Hallmark Family
City: Running Springs, CA
IP Address: 12.5.170.2
Comments: Thank you does not seem enough for all that you did to save our town and our mountain. Seth, Mike S., Jason and all the local fire fighters who had to ship their families off and the families that left their firefighters behind to protect our mountain, THANK YOU and may the Lord bless you above and beyond what you can think or dream. What you do it amazing and without you, we would not have had a home to come back to. Also, a big thank you to CHP, Edison, and all the outside help that came in to assist our mountain personnel. I work for Cedu School in Running Springs, and cannot thank enough the firefighters who fought the fire from the deck's of our buildings. Thank you for your courage, dedication and faithfulness. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! With the utmost respect, Beth, Rob, Amber, Veronica & Mary

Date: Sun, Nov 23, 2003
Name: Nora Smith
City: Lake Arrowhead, CA
IP Address: 24.205.114.184
Comments: Dear firefighters, I just want give you A big THANK YOU! You stopped the fire less than a mile from my house. We did not take many of our childrens pictures or our goldfish when we left. I am grateful to you that I did not have to tell my little ones their pets had died. And, thanks to you I still have my precious pictures of my little girls. Sincerely, Nora Smith

Date: Sun, Nov 23, 2003
Name: Dorothy Erwin
City: Bullhead City
IP Address: 216.67.197.24
Comments: My husband and I live in Bullhead City, AZ so thankfully our house was not in danger of the terrible fires in California. Thankfully also none of our family or friends were in danger. I would like to say thank you to all of the fire fighters who risked their lives to save the lives and property of others. Also if I may be so bold, I would also like to say, you are welcome. As our son was one of the many firefighters who were out there saving lives and property. We were so anxious for his safety and the safety of all firefighters, but we were also so proud to be his parents and we continue to pray for his safety and the safety of all the firefighters of America.

Date: Sun, Nov 23, 2003
Name: Gay Brierley
City: Lytle Creek, CA
IP Address: 66.159.219.24
Comments: My husband, Bud, and I will never be able to thank all fire and support personnel for saving our beautiful Lytle Creek. Every morning since the fire, I wake up with a new appreciation for where I live. My house is located right over the southside fence of Mountain Lakes Resort. Part of the fire almost entered my backyard but was stopped at our chainlink fence. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!

Date: Sat, Nov 22, 2003
Name: Ryan Dorsett
City: San Bernardino
IP Address: 4.34.146.90
Comments: I don't know how to express my gratitude towards all the firefighters that put they're lives on the line for someone they don't even know. Some people say that is what a firefighter is paid for but that is clearly outweighs from what I saw from the firefighting efforts. I live just south of 40th street and the fire burned the back of Wildwood park wash. I remember seeing the faces on the fighters in their trucks when they were responding to this inferno that was burning so close to my house before I was evacuated. that is something I will never forget. 40-king (Sheriff's Helicopter) was saying on it's PA system "PREPARE FOR MANDATORY EVACUATIONS IN ORDER PLACED BY S.B. COUNTY SHERIFF"S. That is so hurtful to know that fire was set by someone that is a COLD-HEARTED PERSON that does not have enough mentality to understand what they have done (SO MUCH DESTRUCTION) caused by ONE person. THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS! If any of you guys comming down from HWY 18 saw a cardboard "THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS" sign, that was me.

Date: Sat, Nov 22, 2003
Name: Tom, Kathy and Nicolette Smerdel
City: Crestline
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: What a THANKSgiving this year will be. THANKS for the fact that we had a home to come back to. THANKS for the fact that we'll be able to enjoy the holiday this year in that home, surrounded by family and friends, and memories. Watching on television from afar, night after night after returning from our "normal work" down the hill (and day after day AT work), we went through many of the same emotions we're sure you did. Despair, depression, sorrow, joy, amazement. I'm sure that our emotions were a fraction of yours, with no sleep for hours on end, and the sheer massiveness of the fire. We at least got to sleep in a warm bed and watch from afar. We all knew that someday it would come, but when it does, you're still not prepared, emotionally or otherwise. Most of us at least got a chance to evacuate ourselves and what was of value to us...you did not. You simply dropped whatever you were doing that Saturday morning and went to work. Words are not enough. Tuesday and Wednesday were awful days. We were resigned to "what would be" and sure that our home would be lost one of those evenings. Wednesday and Thursday....the FOG we all know so well came as well. Never a more beloved sight, even though we normally curse it. The firefighters from out of the area probably didn't know what to make of it. To those of you who live up here, and to the residents who watched from afar....it was like Mother Nature coming and "hugging" the fire-ravaged mountains. Seeing the trucks trying to negotiate the roads, the snow...one had to smile, just a bit, knowing at that point that most of us would be performing the fine art of fog/snow navigation in the near future. That was when our hearts began to soar. Ten days in a motel room with two adults, a 2-year-old and a parrot didn't seem so bad. In fact, it probably brought us closer - along with the many other evacuees we encountered in Banning and Palm Springs. We hope that, somehow, all the firefighters who came from other regions and states, are getting these messages. The massive resources needed to fight this fire, coming up here and not knowing the terrain or roads, did an OUTSTANDING job. To the local firefighters....many of you are residents as well. Some of you lost your own homes. "Thanks" seems like such an inadequate word. We know how close Crestline came to being "written off." We know that our local firefighters, those of you who know the mountains, were instrumental in saving Crestline and other communities. The winds may have changed in our favor, but only our local firefighters knew how to take advantage of it, how the backfires would act in given conditions, how to negotiate the roads. Every morning we go down the hill to work and we see the signs at the park...and give a silent prayer of thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you...this year more than any other.

Date: Sat, Nov 22, 2003
Name: Jessica D
City: san bernardino, CA
IP Address: 162.119.232.100
Comments: I would like to be able to put down in writing my sincere gratitude for all the men and women who assisted in the protection of our home and neighborhood in this emergency. To all the firefighters of various departments and stations, thank you for putting your life on the line to protect others and their property. To all the police officers, thank you for securing the areas and assisting all of us. My family prayed for all of you while we sat in despair not knowing if we would have a home to come back to. Once again thank you from all the corners of our hearts for saving what you could out of the devore/ north san bernardino area. Happy holidays to come and God Bless!

Date: Fri, Nov 21, 2003
Name: Judy and Jim Rogers
City: Crestline, CA
IP Address: 67.227.39.170
Comments: Our thanks to the firefighters and support personnel for the magnificent and heroic jobs you did protecting our homes and communities in the San Bernardino mountains. We saw how homes, ranches and businesses were saved despite the areas around these properties being totally burned. We know you saved our highschool and hospital as well as most of the properties north of route 18. We saw coverage of the at-risk situations you all put yourselves in day after day to do inspiring and selfless jobs. You are our heroes!!!

Date: Thu, Nov 20, 2003
Name: George & Debra Jackson
City: Running Springs, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: I would like to thank all the firefighters that help save our mountain in the Old Fire and to all the other firefighters who work in saving the rest the Southern Ca. Thank you doesn't seem to do justice, but it is the only word we have. Just know the love and pride that goes behind it. ALso, I would like to thank the unsung heroes of the phone co, Edison, Gas co., water co., and Cal trans who have worked around the clock to put the mountain back on track. To Running Springs firegighters, I cried when I saw the sign you put up to welcome us home: "Your firefighters welcome you home." We love you!

Date: Thu, Nov 20, 2003
Name: Conner Family
City: Big Bear
IP Address: 4.60.79.67
Comments: Your dedication and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. Thanks for being "OUR" heros!

Date: Thu, Nov 20, 2003
Name: Micky McMahon
City: Lake Arrowhead, Ca.
IP Address: 67.74.33.194
Comments: After being evacuated, while staying a few days in Anaheim, I watched the news on the tv all day and into the night. Going to bed and saying to myself, "what will be, will be" was bad enough, but the images of all those trees burning, and knowing so many battles were being fought all night in those power outaged black hills by people who didn't have the luxury to sleep, or to be with their own families, made me realize that I can no longer be a lurker or silent witness to other people's problems. You live and work in a world which has courage and substance. Your days may have sometimes seemed as though it was just "one foot being put in front of another" and shouldn't be defined as "heroic", but your labor and work at the end of the day(s) allowed me to have a house and neighborhood still intact and thriving. Thank you

Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2003
Name: Alina Brandl
City: ca
IP Address: 68.7.191.120
Comments: thank you so much!

Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2003
Name: lori lefler
City: Arrowbear, ca.
IP Address: 68.66.250.114
Comments: Thank you to all firefighters,cal-trans,CHP,and utility companies, salvation army, redcross, all staff at the shelter, and volunteers, all those who volunteered there time at the animal shelters, my dogs were very well taken care of because of you. For you firefighters who had the horrible experience of watching the animals of the forest lose there life, my heart goes out to you that would be a devasting thing to witness.I would also like to thank the forestry service gentleman who was parked at the entrance of wal-mart at the highland entrance, from beginning to end dealing with so many displaced residence and there attitudes, a special thank you to you. Much apprication and love to all of you. Lori Lefler and family

Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2003
Name: Maryann Grau
City: Lake Arrowhead/South Pasadena
IP Address: 144.142.21.5
Comments: Dear Firefighters, Churchill said it best..."never has so much been owed by so many to so few." Thank you, thank you, thank you. Maryann Grau Lake Arrowhead

Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2003
Name: Joan Garnett
City: Lake Arrowhead, CA
IP Address: 64.147.4.28
Comments: I am so grateful for the fabulous work you did to protect so many communities. To think of the bravery you showed under such tremendous stress and danger...my family is forever in debt to your valiant efforts. Thank you and may God bless you and take care of you like you did us!

Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2003
Name: Barb Lankford
City: Raytown, Missouri
IP Address: 162.94.28.71
Comments: My brother, Bob Schwab, and his family lost their home on Oakdale in Cedar Glen. Thankfully, they are all safe. Thanks to all who put their lives on the line to try and stop the fires and to save the communities.

Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2003
Name: G.R.S.
City: Conway, Arkansas
IP Address: 161.31.90.131
Comments: God bless each and every one of you! I know that you saved many homes and lives. You put your lives on the line and we thank you for the sacrifice you made. For those of us watching from around America, it is amazing to see such brave men and women working day and night to help save homes and lives. THANK YOU! GOD BLESS CALIFORNIA AND AMERICA!

Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2003
Name: Volunteer33
City: Perris, ca
IP Address: 65.223.36.42
Comments: Thank, guys and gals, for all of your hard work! Watching fight for sometimes 2-3 days straight is both amazing and grounding. I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful organization if only as a volunteer. Even if you don't hear it as much as you should... you are appreciated, honored and loved. Thank you all for your valient efforts. You are truly heros!

Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2003
Name: Janie
City: cedar glen, ca
IP Address: 66.215.44.8
Comments: I am the x-wife of a disabled fire-fighter and I am more aware than most people of the sacrafices and unplesant conditions you must suffer through in order to do your jobs.I commend all of you for a job well done. The long hours, lack of sleep, water and nutrition coupled with horrible weather conditions and difficult terrain make your jobs even harder to do. My father-in law lost his cabin in cedar glen and my two best friends were just feet away from loosing theirs. I want to thank you all for your courage, your hard and long hours of work and having what it takes to become firefighters in the first place. You are all heros in my book. Even though my husband and I are divorced now i am still the embodiment of the fireman's wife and there are few who really know what you go though at times like this, like we do. To all of you, I salute you. Thank you, Thankyou Thankyou for having the courage to risk your lives to save others and their property. God Bless and keep you safe. To the families of these men and women... I thank you as well for having what it takes to have a firefighter in your life and understand and support them when they are willing to sacrafice themselves for the benifit of others. You are heros too. So, to all the firefighters on the ground, in the air or in the dispatch room, or the families waiting at home for them God bless you all and thankyou a thousand times over....

Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2003
Name: Janie
City: cedar glen, ca
IP Address: 66.215.44.8
Comments: I am the x-wife of a disabled fire-fighter and I am more aware than most people of the sacrafices and unplesant conditions you must suffer through in order to do your jobs.I commend all of you for a job well done. The long hours, lack of sleep, water and nutrition coupled with horrible weather conditions and difficult terrain make your jobs even harder to do. My father-in law lost his cabin in cedar glen and my two best friends were just feet away from loosing theirs. I want to thank you all for your courage, your hard and long hours of work and having what it takes to become firefighters in the first place. You are all heros in my book. Even though my husband and I are divorced now i am still the embodiment of the fireman's wife and there are few who really know what you go though at times like this, like we do. To all of you, I salute you.

Date: Mon, Nov 17, 2003
Name: Johnson, Don & family
City: Ca.
IP Address: 66.248.17.156
Comments: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Thanks so much to all of you for your valiant effort and personal sacrifice to save our homes!! May God bless all of you, and we are thankful to Him, too, for sending the rain and snow to finish the job! We can't tell you how much we appreciate your dedication and care. We have heard many stories of firefighters and others going way beyond the call of duty to fight for us, so know that you are really heros to many of us. Our young son has said he wants to be a fire pilot someday, and nothing could make me more proud! God bless you all. The Johnson's, Twin Peaks, Ca.

Date: Sun, Nov 16, 2003
Name: Jennifer
City: Chicago, IL
IP Address: 205.188.209.136
Comments: Even tho I'm not a Californian, I wanted to say 'thank you' for the valient efforts made by the thousands of FF's during the recent wildfires. My family is a FF family so I understand the mind-set of you dedicated people. Nonetheless, I was very proud to see, once again, Americans helping Americans!

Date: Sat, Nov 15, 2003
Name: David Blevins
City: Newport Beach
IP Address: 65.148.161.203
Comments: Dear Firefighters, I appreciate all the effort and time and risking your lives to save houses of people you do not know. The efforts and sacrifices you make while fighting these fires deserves great acclamation and praise. God bless!! So Cal appreciates all you do to save our wonderful cities and homes.

Date: Sat, Nov 15, 2003
Name: mandy
City: Hesperia, California
IP Address: 66.214.122.245
Comments: thnk you for doing your job, you saved my friends house! she lives down where the fire was.

Date: Sat, Nov 15, 2003
Name: Pepita
City: redlands, CA
IP Address: 206.208.133.54
Comments: you do amazing things, and you saved many people, some of whom may not ever get a chance to thank you. We could only see vaguely what you were up against from campus, but you did one hell of a job. peace and safety to you all.

Date: Fri, Nov 14, 2003
Name: Sue James
City: El Cajon, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: I don't think it's possible to let you all know how much California needs and appreciates you. Thank you seems so inadequate, but most sincere and heartfelt. I personally, didn't lose anything, but had friends who did (in Crest), and family (in Big Bear)that had to be evacuated. Thank you for doing your job, which is always above and beyond. It's wonderful to see "TRUE HEROES". God Bless you and keep you safe.

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: Tyler Dickerson
City: Alta Loma CA
IP Address: 163.150.231.129
Comments: Thank you so much for saving so much lives. The fires could of came down to our homes and then we wouldn't have homes. I can't believe how close you got to the fires and did all that for us. we came so close to not having homes and thank you so much for evacuating us from our homes. you are the best.

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: Wesley Blair
City: Alta Loma
IP Address: 163.150.231.129
Comments: Dear Firefighters, Thank you for putting out the fire. You saved a lot of homes. YOu helped our hole state.I am very thankkful. Your friend, Wesley Blair

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: David Colley
City: Alta Loma CA
IP Address: 163.150.231.129
Comments: Dear,Firefighters I won't to thank you for fighting the fire so well. I'm glad you controled most of the fire. That must of been very scary for you getting so close to the fire. I also donated things for the people who did not have anything for halloween. I bet you did not get a hole lot of sleep.Im very glad that you got the fire under control. It must of been super hat during the fire to. Im also glad that you got to save the animals people ownedI know so of the animals died during the fire. Thank you so so much for fughting the fire for Ranco and Fontana. Have fun being a firefighter and good luck on all calls you get. Your new best friend, David Colley

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: Cheyenne Anderson
City: Alta Loma Ca.
IP Address: 163.150.231.129
Comments: Dear Firefighters, Thank you so much for putting out the fire. You worked so hard. I really am thankful. Thanks, Cheyenne

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: Grace Munoz
City: West Covina, CA
IP Address: 24.205.182.74
Comments: Thank you all for the tremendous sacrifices that you make on our behalf. Your courage, dedication and strength is both admired and appreciated by your 'silent' fan club...the public. God Bless You All!

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: Irma Ornelas
City: Pomona, CA
IP Address: 205.154.229.7
Comments: Thank you for all your hard work during those days and nights you performed saving lifes and homes. Your are true heros. God Bless you all.

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: The Hernandez Family.... Wendy, Victor, Ky & Kace
City: Ontario, Calif.
IP Address: 205.154.229.7
Comments: EVEN THOUGH WE WERE NOT DIRECTLY EFFECTED BY THE FURY OF THE FIRES, WE THANK THE LORD THAT HIS "ANGELS" WERE AVAILABLE TO HELP THOSE THAT WERE. THANK YOU FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO AND PLEASE KNOW THAT MY FAMILY AND I HAVE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS OF THE U.S. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.... THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR ALL OF YOU.

Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2003
Name: Paul
City: San Bernardino
IP Address: 4.60.79.67
Comments: We can't express in words on how much we appreciation your dedication and performance by all Fire Fighters and support people involved. We also want to thank the people responsible for all fire coverage this year at Incidentcontrol.com. We know you helped thousands of people and are not getting the credit from SB County or the forest service that you deserve. Those agencies will never have the accurate and up to date information you provide.

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2003
Name: Benita Bishop
City: Rialto, CA.
IP Address: 68.169.159.77
Comments: Here's My Journal of Emails I sent to Friends and Family. The Fire – October 25, 2003 We are on an alert as of 9pm Saturday night. They issued voluntary evacuations. We're still home. Police drove by saying "By order of the San Bernardino Fire Department, We are issuing a voluntary evacuation at this time..." I went out to Riverside Avenue and videotaped the fire coming down from Lytle Creek but my stupid camera got unfocused somehow. When you exit the 15 off Sierra and as you turn on Riverside Ave all that dry land that was to the left(north )of you (chaparral and desert weeds) That was all burning in spotfires and little help is available to put out the brushfires. It's windy. The firemen are all exhausted. Tonight the Santa Ana winds are expected to kick in full force and they will not be able to control this. Those homes in Highland!, over 200 I think, they were older homes, wood houses, with huge trees and some wood shingle roofs. Our area is stucco and tile roofs, but still there is a danger if it gets out of control. I'm putting all my photo albums in the Jeep tonight just in case. The local radio has also warned of a power outage so I have the flashlights and lamps ready in case. Jack said not to put valuables in the Jeep yet because cars get broken into around here. We were watching the fire from my upstairs bedroom at 10pm. It looks closer at night because it glows so bright. Jack and Nathan are asleep now. I cannot sleep so I have been outside talking to neighbors who also can't sleep. People are watering down their houses. The wind is blowing alot of debri this way. We still have power but the traffic lights are down. i loaded up the tortoise in a crate. I was afraid if we had to leave I would forget him. So I put some things downstairs and close to the front door just in case. Everyone is trying to soak down the plants and wood fences and stuff. Jack is on call, he's been working at the Fire Camps. Somebodys gotta fix the radios and stuff that breaks.They should have done more 'Controlled Burns' earlier in the summer before the Windy season hit. I was videotaping over by a field at the North end of our housing development. I heard animals running through the dry brush. Rabbits, Rats, Possums,Squirrils, Coyotes, wild dogs, Mountain Lions and other wild animals are everywhere. Sunday October 26, 2003 I live in Rialto.(Las Colinas by Lytle Creek) I didn't sleep all night.I stayed outside for 4 hours while Jack and Nathan slept. All the neighbors were outside talking and squirting wood fences and dry trees with the garden hose. There seemed to be a pretty good water pressure going on, better than earlier that day. I finally went to bed at 4am and 10 miniutes later Jack got up and looked out the bedroom window and starting screaming "We gotta get outa here NOW!!!" I looked and I would swear just a block above us was on fire. We ran outside choking on smoke. Ashes stinging the eyes. The police car was driving by right then yelling for everyone to get out. I ran over and told the neighbors who didn't hear what they said. Some others also didn't hear the announcement. By then, All power went out and flashlights went on! The neighbor across the street who is a Fontana Cop said the Fire had jumped Riverside Ave and a structure was burning but he was going to stay and keep wetting his house down. Jack decided to stay and keep the looters out.(and do the garden hose thing) Nathan and I left with 2 Chihuahuas, 1 Desert Tortoise, 1 Lovebird and photo Albums. I also snuck my collection of Lucy Barbie Dolls and stuff in with the photo albums. I started the Jeep abd then ran back into the house one more time and grabbed my RC Gorman limited edition signed and numbered lithograph and shoved it into the Jeep and drove away. I left everything else behind; Stereos, TV's, Computers, PA System, and my Grandmas Antique Mahogony Piano built in 1918. And I kept thinking of all those things left behind visualizing them burning up. I drove through what looked like a war zone to my moms house in Cucamonga. The telephone poles were all on fire along Riverside Avenue. I sang happy birthday to Nathan. He didn't think it was funny. They weren’t letting people back in. My sister who lives in Devore was also there with her 2 boys and 3 dogs. The Devore evacuation was all over the news on TV but they didn't mention my area in Rialto. My fire was a wind-blown spot fire that flared up. Today I'm back home now and I think only 2 structures had some damage alongside Riverside Ave. But it's still windy and other neighborhoods are still threatened. My sister is still at my moms house waiting. Tuesday October 28, 2003 There will be no school this week. The air quality is not so good. Nathans happy to stay home. The house still smells like smoke. My Son and some kids in the area made large posters thanking the Rialto Fire Department for saving their homes. Thanks also to the Rialto Police and the Fontana Police who patrolled the area all night.

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2003
Name: Bob Bimbo
City: rancho cucumunga CA
IP Address: 4.33.188.81
Comments: thank you fire fighters you prevented the fire from coming into my neigherhood! THANK YOU

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2003
Name: sam benites
City: CA
IP Address: 4.33.188.81
Comments: Fire fighters you are the bomb, what would we do without you THANKS

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2003
Name: Jennifer Ramos
City: Pomona, California
IP Address: 205.154.229.7
Comments: As I contemplate how to convey my sincere graditude for working as hard as you did with the resources you had, the words Thank you do not feel adequate. As I viewed the television of your heroic deeds what appeared to be every 5-10 minutes from the comfort of my home, I realized how blessed we all are to have firefighters just like each and every one of you. A firefighter has the drive, initiative, compassion, unlimited energy, empathy, and true motivation to perform a job above and beyond any normal human being can every imagine performing. I was able to watch up close your job duties, as I had to evacuate my sister from her home in LaVerne. Thanks to the combined efforts of firefighters and police departments her home and neighborhood was saved. I would like to acknowledge that we in my family and friends understand and appreciate the extreme efforts performed by you daily, wheather a fire, a crash, a heart attack victim, a trapped victim, or saving a pet. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. MAY GOD SAVE A PLACE IN HIS KINGDOM FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. As for us we already know you are all our Angels.

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2003
Name: Terry
City: Redlands, CA
IP Address: 163.150.231.129
Comments: Thank you not only to the firefighters but to the law enforcement officers who kept everyone safe!!! You are awesome!

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2003
Name: Nikki
City: Minnesota
IP Address: 199.17.28.44
Comments: God bless you all! We've been praying for your safety and strength.. May you rely on Christ for encouragement.

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Pat Ver Vooren
City: Lake Arrowhead CA.
IP Address: 66.159.232.223
Comments: I just wanted to say to all the Firefighters who fought this fire Thank you so much for saving our communty of Lake Arrowhead all of you guys did a great job. There is not enough thanks for all the hard work all you guys did.Thank you so much and God bless you all. And Thank you to our Sheriff and CHP for evacuateing everone off the Mountain safe you guys did a great job to God bless you all. And thank you to all the personnel to. You guys did a greate job to. God bless you all and thanks again.

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Mike H
City: Menifee/CA
IP Address: 66.229.244.27
Comments: I would like to thank all the firefighters that have been on these fires. I would also like to thank my dad, who was on the Lake Arrowhead fire for 8 days.

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Team erhardt
City: Ontario,CA USA
IP Address: 64.136.27.34
Comments: Dear Firefighters & voulunteers, Our Lord says in His Word, " that no greater love has a man than he would lay down his life for his friends". You excellant people have risked laying down your lives and one of you did; for others, you did not even know ! So you showed a even greater love than Jesus spoke about. May you and your families, your children and your children's children be blessed for your sacrifice, your willingness to Go, and efforts on behalf of So Cal. God's Face be upon you & bring you Peace, The Erhardts aka Team Erhardt

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Cheryl Brown
City: Carlsbad, CA
IP Address: 64.171.109.186
Comments: It is an amazing thing when someone has it in their heart to lay down their life or put their life on the line for others. I honor and admire your sacrifices. God bless you and your families. My prayers are with you.

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Jasmine Villalta
City: Fontana, California
IP Address: 66.42.121.122
Comments:  I thank all the firefighters that faught the fires for several days.And you did your best to fight the fires.Thank you so very much.

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Kathy R.
City: Crestline/CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: I want to add my "thank you" to our true heroes, the firefighters whose valiant efforts kept the Old Fire from being much worse than it was. We mountain residents are very grateful to you all! Thank you and bless you!

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Casey and Heidi
City: Phelan/ CA
IP Address: 209.221.221.66
Comments: Thank you so much for serving us. We won't ever be able to thank you for protecting our homes. May God bless you and your families for your sacrifices. We will never forget your great deeds. Love ya tons!

Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003
Name: Patty
City: Crestline/Long Beach
IP Address: 4.43.225.81
Comments: Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the firefighters who saved my Great View Drive cabin two weeks ago. The two houses to the east of me burned, and the fire came right up to my deck. Firefighters cut down the flammable bay trees which were growing just below and touching the deck, and so even though everything is charred to within a few feet, my cabin was untouched by fire. I wish I could serve in some line of work which has such deep and positive effects on people's lives, as you do.

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Jim & Doe Huff
City: Crestline
IP Address: 137.79.128.12
Comments: From the deck of our Crestline home you would never know we had such a terrible fire. The vista of beauty and unfortunately many dead trees remain. However, yesterday I traveled Hwy 18 to Sky Forest and saw the devastation. I will never comprehend what our heros went through to save our mountain, I will never feel the heat that blasted their faces or the sadness of losing even one home. But I swear I will always remember the way they answered their call to duty and will always hold a special place in my heart and home. There are no other words to say other than thank you from the bottom of our heart.

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: The Shaw Family
City: Moreno Valley, Ca
IP Address: 209.84.152.12
Comments: Just know that you ALL are VERY appreciated. We are thankful for your heart-felt commitment of saving lives, protecting property and preserving our natural resources (wildlife, land, etc.). You angels deserve wings!

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Lauren
City: Crestline,CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments:  Thank you so much to the fire fighters they worked so hard and savedso many houses some without sleep for days

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Lauren
City: Crestline,CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments:  Thank you so much to the fire fighters they worked so hard and savedso many houses some without sleep for days

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Fran Tarjany
City: Running nSprings
IP Address: 209.179.234.252
Comments: Thanks to all you dedicated, brave, terrrific guys, my house was spared from the Old Fire. I saw how much was lost (and how close it came to Running Springs) while driving to see my house--miles and miles of blacked "hills" and yet, thank God, you kept us safe. You're in my prayers, Fran

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Brenda Schnee
City: Salem, OR
IP Address: 159.121.133.63
Comments: My parent's house is located in the Grass Valley area of Lake Arrowhead. Thanks to you, it is still standing. Your work is nothing short of miraculous. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to save lives and property. You will never be forgotten. May God bless you and your families.

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: BETTY GREER
City: BATON ROUGE,LA.
IP Address: 68.18.116.36
Comments:  HOW CAN I BEGIN TO THANK YOU***** MY DAUGHTER LIVES ON OCEANVIEW DRIVE IN CRESTLINE NEAR THE CLIFFHANGER,AND A BRAVE AND WORDERFUL GROUP OF FIREFIGHTERS FROM CALISTOGA,QUINCY,ST.HELENA AND AMERICAN CANYON FIRE DEPARTMENTS SAVED HER HOME AND TOOK THE TIME TO LEAVE THEM A NOTE OF COPNGRATULATIONS AND SIGNED IT. WHAT A FINE GROUP OF MEN. THE LORD IS GOOD. THANK GOD FOR MEN LIKE THIS. MAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. I PRAY THAT YOUR HOMES WERE SAVED BY OTHER DEDICATED FIREMEN LIKE YOU. IF YOU WILL SEND ME YOUR UNITS ADDRESS I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR DEPT. I WOULD ALSO LIKE THE ADDRESS OF EACH ONE OF YOU SO I CAN THANK YOU PERSONALY. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK. BETTY

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Rachel
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
IP Address: 208.187.150.223
Comments: My family and I would like to say thank-you to all the firefighters who have helped with California's disater. Thank-You! I admired all firefighters because I would like to become one when I graduated from college. I admired all men and women working as a cop, or firefighter, or paremedic, or anything that helps America. Thanks to all you have helped California. Thanks! =-)

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Vicki & Linda
City: Running Springs/Arrowbear, CA
IP Address: 64.12.105.46
Comments: What words can be said, but thank you from the bottome of our hearts. The heoric efforts of not only the firefighters, but the Sheriff's Department for evacuating everyone in a timely manner, the CHP helping with the road blocks, The Forest Service, The Red Cross assisting with a ll the evacuees, and all the other agencies not mentioned, we thank you so much for all your efforts and hard work. Linda is with the Arrowbear Lake Fire Department, and with their help and that of rhe Running Springs Fire Department, and others, our new home was saved. God bless all of you.

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Randy & Lillian Riddell
City: Crestline/Colton
IP Address: 162.119.232.100
Comments: My husband and I just went up to see our cabin yesterday for the first time. Our cabin and many other homes on our road, Crestline Road, were spared. We realized just how close the fire came to destroying this portion of the rim and how much more devasting it would have been had it jumped 138 and started the rim on fire. All I can say is a tearful thank you from the bottom of our hearts to those wonderful fireman, and any other supportthere, who helped keep this fire in check. We were the lucky ones. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! THE RIDDELL's

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: maia sebesta, ellisa marshall, tessa espinoza
City: houston, tx
IP Address: 166.127.145.105
Comments: Even though i do not live in California i love to visit whenever i can. i really hate all the damage this fire has done and i want to thank the firefighters who were involved in the fire. i appreciate your hard work and all the time you spent trying to save the land.

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Fred
City: Rimforest
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: Thanks to all emergency personal. Im only a full time renter, but it is still home to me, THANK YOU SO MUCH

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Jeremy
City: Woodland Hills, Ca
IP Address: 132.25.0.206
Comments: I can't thank you all enough for what you've done. I'm deployed with the Army Reserves and am truly glad there are people back home watching out for everyone. god bless you all.

Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2003
Name: Jim
City: Crest Park, CA
IP Address: 4.60.148.15
Comments: Heroes all of them, Firefighters, Sheriff, CHP, and volunteers who helped in all ways. Thanks for saving my home and neighborhood. Lets not forget the guys from Edison. God Bless You All.

Date: Sun, Nov 9, 2003
Name: Patricia Larson
City: Huntingon Beach, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments:  God Bless you as you continue to do the great job of saving lives and property. I hope every American realizes what you contribute and often at great person cost. THANK YOU!

Date: Sun, Nov 9, 2003
Name: Darren C. and Mary O.
City: Lake Forest, Ca
IP Address: 162.115.164.197
Comments: I big thank you to all the emergency workers who saved houses and kept dreams alive. I have found out that the cabin my girlfriend and I stay at is saved. I will be sure to help out the community when I visit and I thank all the people that have helped to save what they could. YOU GAVE IT YOUR ALL!!!!

Date: Sun, Nov 9, 2003
Name: Just a Fireman
City: San Bernardino County
IP Address: 66.214.117.80
Comments: It is truly an honor to read the wonderful comments made by all of you. Our firefighters saved thousands of homes and businesses. You all need to congradulate yourselfs too. Whithout such a timely and organized evacuation, many lives could have been lost. Our partners in Law Enforcement should also be commended. They not only controlled the evacuation but protected your property while you were away. Our hearts and prayers go to all who have suffered a loss. Each firefighter and law enfocement officer feels your loss. We will conquer, overcome, and recover. God bless all of you.

Date: Sun, Nov 9, 2003
Name: Debbie
City: Portland, Oregon
IP Address: 4.5.132.89
Comments: To all the amazaing firefighters everywhere, you are so appreciated and respected. Not only do you put out fires, large and small, but you are also heros in everyday situations. Being thankful for never having been involved in a fire, my family and I are so grateful for the fire and paramedic unit who helped us through a bad accident on a major freeway near San Diego. You were so kind and gentle with my frightened daughter, she will remember you always as her heros, with respect and admiration. You were awesome to my parents who were clearly shocked, scared and injured by the incident. Firefighters and Paramedics and Police and have always been and will always be our heros. You all ROCK!

Date: Sun, Nov 9, 2003
Name: bonehead
City: trabuco cyn, ca
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: I'm a viet nam vet, but, I have nothing on you guys (fire fighters)! Good job! God bless you all

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Linda & David
City: Lytle Creek, CA
IP Address: 216.244.7.92
Comments: Our home was one of those few on the southern edge of the community known as Happy Jack. We have heard a lot of stories about which crew saved it and our neighbors' homes too but we have no way of really knowing. THANK YOU!!!! It is very obvious that an extreme effort was put forth. THANK YOU!!!! (and shame on some of those who criticized the cutting of plants on their property...We have our homes!!!) ...and we are simply delighted to clean up the "mess" left behind...it's better than sifting through ashes!!!

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Daniel Kentner
City: Lake Arrowhead, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: To all those firefighters I saw fighting back the flames on the east and north side of Lake Arrowhead, a special thank you. You saved my home. I will never forget you.

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Patti Cacka-Williams
City: Devore, Ca
IP Address: 64.5.31.16
Comments: I would like to thank all the firemen for your long hard work on the fires in sourthern California. My parents' home is on Cojon Blvd. I would like to say a VERY SPECIAL THANKS to the