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 San Jose Dept that stayed /saved the dog kennel. You are very appriciated. Thanks to all the firemen and thier families

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: ValM
City: Corona, CA
IP Address: 64.12.96.233
Comments: Words can not express the extreme gratitude that I'm sure is felt from all who live in Southern Ca. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.!!!

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Misheal Brown
City: Twin Peaks,CA
IP Address: 4.3.95.195
Comments: Thank-you to all the Fire fighters and thier families who had to be with out your loved ones for so long, My sister and sister in law all live up here with thier families and all our homes were saved. THANK_YOU so very much Please rest now we love you ALL!

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Darlene M. Ruf
City: Running Springs
IP Address: 67.225.99.107
Comments: What can I say? All the firefighters and support teams did what I thought would be impossible -- saved my home, my town, my sanity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Madge Davis
City: Huntsville, AL
IP Address: 24.214.88.138
Comments: Dear Firefighters, My family and I moved from Hesperia, CA almost a year ago. We are now living in Huntsville, Alabama but we watched with anticipation all the news of the fires in California. While we lived in Hesperia, there were many fires in our vicinity and all the firefighters were so brave and diligent and dedicated to their dangerous profession. God bless you and your families in all you endure on a daily basis and all you give back to the community. I pray for you daily.

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Kristina
City: Colorado
IP Address: 24.8.143.36
Comments: I can't imagine the devestation, the loss, and the heartache those who live through these types of times have. But I can imagine how much hope, faith and blessings they feel from the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice from these modern day Heroes, our firefighters. Thank you.

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Narciso Sandoval
City: Manitou Springs,Colo
IP Address: 68.70.96.28
Comments: Your hard work and dedication is more than most people can possibly understand. I appreciate what all of you do. My regret; Losing Fire Personnel needlessly. With all the technology that we have, and the many "Brains" out there, one would think that someone could invent "Water Bombs" that would fit in a B-52 and have a mechanism that would detonate the bomb around 100 ft before it hits the ground and spreading fire retardant all over. One would think that this method could cover a larger area and have a greater water delivery impact than our 2700 gal capacity planes of today. I wish you all good luck always and wish someone would give my idea some consideration. I don't know who would be the source to contact to present such a bizarre idea. Good luck! Narciso Sandoval...

Date: Sat, Nov 8, 2003
Name: Matthew
City: Palmdale, Ca
IP Address: 4.61.166.246
Comments: Thankyou so much firefighters! You dont know how much I appreciate your work! My dad is one of you guys-thankyou!!!

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Traweek Family
City: Running Springs, CA
IP Address: 4.42.16.150
Comments: Our undying gratitude is seldom asked for, and seldom enough in situations like we've all been through in the past two weeks. But to those who scaled insurmountable odds to pull our mountain communities out of the belly of the beast, we offer all the respect in the world. I saw the erratic fire behavior the first night, and felt that it was all over... the mountain was gone. But with the steely resolve of our firefighters, we escaped an almost certain catastrophe. As a matter of fact, on one cold and dreary night in Barstow, I proclaimed that nothing short of the Hand of God would stop this fire... that's exactly what we got. It's a pity the out-of-state guys won't be able to attend the ticker tape parades...

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Amanda
City: Santee/CA
IP Address: 68.8.123.83
Comments: Thank you so much for your sacrifice and your dedication to helping others. You saved Santee from devastation and you fought off the fire here with all your might. We all thank you and wish you and your families nothing but the best. God Bless!

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: The Massey Family
City: Devore, California
IP Address: 68.190.196.242
Comments: THank you for saving our house and so many others!!!!! You are the greatest! We could never in a million years say thank you enough.

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: The Faley Family
City: Running Springs, CA
IP Address: 68.4.230.113
Comments: Thank you soooo much for keeping the fire out of Running Springs. You guys did a great job and we all thank you very much!!!!

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Desiree Ashcraft
City: Topeka, Kansas
IP Address: 192.104.1.58
Comments: Thank you for risking your lives everyday to protect the people! May Christ bless your families richly! I pray you all know Him.

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: The Amaya Family
City: Twin Peaks, California
IP Address: 205.188.209.136
Comments: How can we ever thank you for saving are mountains. All you FIRE FIGHTERS and Support Personnel are AWESOME!!! Thank You for all your hard work and efforts for saving our town. This fire could of taken many more homes. Our hearts go out to the families who lost thier homes, we know you all did your very best in saving all you could. God Bless you all!!! Thank You again.

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Jamie
City: Ontario
IP Address: 4.41.65.179
Comments: I love you guys! God Bless you all!

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Jeremy
City: Wrightwood, CA
IP Address: 63.107.135.35
Comments: THANK YOU!!!!! As I watched the Heroes extinguish the fires from my living room I realized how grateful I was to just be doing that. THANK YOU!!!! IN GOD I TRUST!!!

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Susan Chasteen
City: Richmond, KY.
IP Address: 66.20.101.186
Comments: I would like to thank and encourage all the firemen out there, fighting for lives. May God abundantly bless you, and protect you. Remember Jesus walked through the fire for us,and He's still walking with us. Love,Susan

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Yvonne
City: Redlands, CA
IP Address: 170.164.239.144
Comments: Without being in the direct line of the fire I still want to Thank you all very much for what you do and what you try your hardest to do. When I see an engine going down the street I just want to waive and say "Good Job". You are all very brave. Thank you again! May you always be safe.

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: JILL & ROBERT ARROYO
City: Crestline, CA.
IP Address: 216.154.251.84
Comments: I would like to express my thanks for all the effort and hard work that all you did in saving our home.We evactuated on Sunday, and seen the flames comming up the side of the mountain by the Cliffhanger, we thought for sure we would loose eveything, but you guys and girls wouldn't give up, you all are truly my heroes. We just bought our house there because it is such beautiful area and thanks to you it still is.

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: Jan
City: Escondido, CA
IP Address: 207.243.197.25
Comments: We can not say Thank you enough. You left your safe homes to come to fight our fires. My prayers are with you and your families while you were away. Thanks for all the devoted hours and days without sleep, food and the comfort of your own home and family.

Date: Fri, Nov 7, 2003
Name: The Allison @ Moore Family
City: Cedar Glen CA
IP Address: 68.190.202.28
Comments: Thank you for trying your hardest to save all our homes. We may have lost our home but we wil be back and we will move on but onlay with the help of the F.F. and Sheriff's of the San Berdon Mountan area. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR TRYING!!!

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: Judy
City: Alta Loma
IP Address: 66.215.180.106
Comments: I must apologize for the delay in sending my thank you note. My house was "tagged" to let go but due to the heroics of the firemen and women, I am so fortunate to be writing this letter from my house. Special thanks to the engines from Barona and San Diego. You risked your life to save our house. I am still a little overwhelmed by actions. I hope to thank you in person one of these days.

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: C W
City: New Jersey
IP Address: 68.45.105.41
Comments: I lived in Alta Loma for a long time and I know what it's like to deal with the fear of a fire close by. Thanks to the hard work of all the fire departments involved way back then and the ones now my old home is still around to see another day. Thank you for all your dedication and hard work. Stay safe and healthy.

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: Brian
City: Merced, ca
IP Address: 63.200.107.59
Comments: to sit here and read all these thank you's mean's the world. So often so little is said at a fire or accident. to see the words here bring tears to my eyes. Even though I was not mobilized to go south for the fires, we were sent to cover other stations that were left empty by those who responded to the fires. God's speed and blessing to all those doing the job. My heartfelt sympothy goes out to our brother who was lost. May God and our extended family look over them. Brian Bottomley -- Merced County Fire Department, paid call fire fighter

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: RUSTY CHRISTIAN
City: ESCONDIDO CA.
IP Address: 216.70.230.114
Comments: MANY THANKS AND GOD'S PRECIOUS BLESSINGS ON ALL THOSE WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR US. YOU ARE RARE AND VERY APPRECIATED. "I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, WHATEVER YOU DID FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE BROTHERS OF MINE YOU DID FOR ME" MATT 25:40

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: carla
City: big bear city,ca
IP Address: 64.136.26.235
Comments: just wanted to say thanks for all that you all have done. thank you for saving so many life house and dreams. may god bless you all.

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: Betty G
City: San Diego County
IP Address: 66.81.254.10
Comments: A hero is someone who reacts and moves forward toward anything that may bring fear, harm or even death to themselves, but will act to protect, rescue and/or comfort someone else, even strangers. Thankyou for your courage.

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: daisy heidmiller
City: running springs ca
IP Address: 66.159.217.20
Comments: Thank you again for saving my home and community. The fire six years ago came within ten feet of my house. You saved it then. It is only a cabin, very small, just big enough for love thats all. It is my home and refuge. You saved it again and my wonderful little town. You not only saved peoples homes and businesses but you indeed saved history. Cabins and business buildings dating from the early 1900's . Furniture that was polished by many generations. Trees that still grow strong and healthy over 100 years old. We are all thankful. Daisy

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: Dave
City: Hesperia
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: My family and I would just like to say THANK YOU to ALL the fire fighters. The fire came a little to close for comfort and we had to evacuate. Thanks to all of you we were able to return to our home. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. A Greatful Family

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: Dave
City: Hesperia
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: My family and I would just like to say THANK YOU to ALL the fire fighters. The fire came a little to close for comfort and we had to evacuate. Thanks to all of you we were able to return to our home. Thank you ffrom the bottom of our hearts. A Greatful Family

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: anonymous
City: Arrowbear, CA
IP Address: 172.193.248.122
Comments: We got to go home last night because of you - with deepest graitude we say thank you

Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2003
Name: Logan
City: Lake Arrowhead
IP Address: 66.81.104.202
Comments: Dear Firefighters, My family and I just returned home today after the devistating "Old Fire" which plagued the Mountain Communities these last weeks. My Dad is a firefighter and was fighting the fire all week. We are all home and safe now and I would like to thank everyone who helped put out the fire and most of all, I would like to thank my Dad. THANKS!!! Be safe.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: George and Pat Clark
City: Lake Arrowhead, Ca.
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: We returned to our home today, to find it just as we left it on Oct.25th. There are not words to express our heartfelt Thank You to our Firefighters. You worked so long and hard to keep our wonderful community safe. We THANK YOU from the Bottom of our Hearts........ Thank you to all the support personel for your long and tireless effort to bring life back to normal. Thank You All and God Bless You..

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Lisa Lusombe-McGinnis
City: Topeka, Kansas
IP Address: 68.102.146.22
Comments: My sister, Lani Luscombe lost her home at 481 Oakdale in Cedar Glen. My heart goes out to her and to all the Fire Fighters and Support Personnel for all your hard work! God Bless You and keep you safe!!

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: peter best
City: Adelaide Australia
IP Address: 203.58.167.131
Comments: GDAY,Well done Guys and Girls we have been watching your enourmous efforts from Australia. A tremendous job under trying conditions good luck and stay safe.Best wishes from the South Australian Country Fire Service.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Mike&Carolann Hatten
City: Crestline,CA
IP Address: 68.165.19.134
Comments: The area above Lake Gregory where I live did not suffer any fire damage,THANKS to the courageous Men and Women who kept that monster fire from advancing. The LORD truly had his hand upon them all, and he sent some rain for good measure. WAY TO GO!!!! GODS Blessings on you all.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Carolann Hatten
City: Crestline,CA
IP Address: 68.165.19.134
Comments: The area above Lake Gregory where I live did not suffer any fire damage,THANKS to the courageous Men and Women who kept that monster fire from advancing. The LORD truly had his hand upon them all, and he sent some rain for good measure. WAY TO GO!!!! GODS Blessings on you all.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: CLAUDIA
City: Inglewood
IP Address: 66.3.112.21
Comments: I APPRECIATE THAT YOU AS A FIRE-FIGHTERS YOU SAVED LOTS AND LOTS OF PEOPLE THAT LIVED NEAR THE FIRE.I SAW FOX 11 NEWS AND IT TOLD US EVERYTHING THAT YOU GUYS TRIED TO TAKE THE FIRE AWAY AND YOU GUYS COULDN'T.THEY ALSO SAID THERE WERE LOTS OF FIRE-FIGHTERS TO TAKE OFF THE FIRE BUT YOU GUYS COULDN'T.I'M SOOOOOOOOOO THANK YOUUUUUUU.EVERY PEOPLE THAT LIVES ON U.S.A ARE NICE.BYE I'M SO REALEAVED THE FIRE IS OUT THANKKK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW EVERYBODY IS GOING TO BE SAVE EXCEPT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAD A BURNED HOUSE.EXCEPT OF THE RAIN I HOPE IT DOESN'T CAUSE TROUBLE.NOW IT'S TIME FOR ME TO GO NOW BYE.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Jane
City: Lake Arrowhead
IP Address: 198.81.19.138
Comments: I watched the news about the old fire while I was on vacation in Maui. The shots of the firefighters stopping the fire from crossing Highway 18 helped me to sleep at night. Thank you so much for your bravery and determination. It is so good to be at home. You're the best! God bless each of you and your families.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Shelley
City: San Bernardino, California
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: As a resident of North Del Rosa, there are no words to express my gratitude for all your efforts to save our residences. We are one of the fortunate home owners who still have not only our home but all the homes on our little two sided cul de sac. Please know that you will always remain as our guardian angels and you are sent deepest love.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Phil & Terry Wolloch
City: Lake Arrowhead
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: Words cannot fully express our appreciation for the wonderful job you have all done in protecting our homes and lives. We left the mountain before the evacuation, without the benefit of being able to plan and remove those things important to us. WE could only watch the news and hope that all would be well. We returned home yesterday to find our entire community intact. You did one heck of a job, at great risk to yourselves, and we appreciate your efforts, wholeheartedly. Thanks a million.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Maria
City: Plymouth, Ca
IP Address: 198.81.18.138
Comments: To all those who put there lives on the line 24hrs a day. You are the best, as a firefighters wife I know how it feels to make sure the job is done and you come home safe. God Bless all famlies who have lost loved one for doing there job and loving it. All your guys and gals are heros for saving homes and lives. You all did a great job for saving homes and watching each other like family and trying to make sure all get home safe. God Bless you and your family's.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Dan Eash
City: Lake Forest, California
IP Address: 68.96.66.244
Comments: I own property on Arosa Drive near Lake Gregory and I'm so grateful for your heroic efforts in fighting these fires. Thanks to you the Old Fire didn't make it down the ridge to Crestline and Lake Gregory. We'll all be able to continue enjoying the natural beauty of this area thanks to all of you who put your lives on the line. God bless you!

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Jan Fulwiler
City: Middleton, WI
IP Address: 24.196.143.82
Comments: I cried when I read what you had written on the chalkboard at CEDU school. WE CAME WE FOUGHT WE CONQUERED. Your demonstration of courage and determination will inspire CEDU kids for generations to come. CEDU high saved our son's life and even though we live in Wi, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, 3500 Seymour Rd and Big Bear are dear to our hearts. So you have our families heartfelt thankyous, and I know many CEDU families are asking if there are any instrumental ways we can demonstrate our gratitude and thankfulness. I would be glad to convey any information on ways to contribute to other parents. Thank you seems such an inadequate word to hold the feelings. Your saving the school will help save many kids lives, and give them a chance to learn how to live constructive lives and give back to their world. Sincerely Jan Fulwiler and Robin Gates Middleton WI

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Alyx McNeal
City: Lake Arrowhead
IP Address: 4.46.85.140
Comments: We returned to our home in Lake Arrowhead last night to find everything exactly as we left it 11 days ago. We have you to thank for that. I've never seen such courage and commitment before. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: The V's
City: N.E., Pa.
IP Address: 205.188.209.136
Comments: To the Calf. Fire Fighters and All who had part in the Efforts.Another job well done!It is you who have kept our country going.A dangerous situation and so many lives at stake.Thank You for being courageous!All will not be forgotten.Bless You!

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Janell Papik
City: San Gabriel, CA
IP Address: 63.150.114.2
Comments: Thanks to all of the firefighters, especially the Lake Arrowhead firefighters who saved the north shore. I went to sleep Wednesday night thinking the house was in flames due to news reports and woke up to "no more homes have been lost". I heard later it was because of a courageous stand by our own firefighters. Words cannot express how happy our family is to have our house!!

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: SHannon Sievers
City: Rimforest, CA
IP Address: 163.150.15.182
Comments: Thank you for saving our home! Thankyou for everything you have done for our mountain community. A special thank you to Nate B. for helping us with the Barricade Gel and going WAY beyond the call of duty. You have proven the goodness of man. Bless you!!!!!

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Ina Strys
City: Cathedral City. CA
IP Address: 64.136.26.235
Comments: Can not thank you enough for your heroic efforts in surpressing these horiffic fires in the last two weeks. Your bravery and determination in putting out these fires shows us all that the brotherhood of firefighters is one to be respected and admired. May God richly bless each and everyone of you.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Elizabeth Rodriguez
City: Garden Grove, CA
IP Address: 198.50.11.220
Comments: I have been watching from day one, and I want to thank all the firefighters for doing there job. I am proud to be an american. My deepest sympathy for the firefighter that passed away.. You all are very brave. I feel honored and touched by all the hard work you've done to save so many homes.THANK YOU AGAIN AND MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF THE FIREFIGHTERS WO WORKED DAY AND NIGHT TO PUT OUT THE FIRES...

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Cindy DeLong
City: Springfield Mo
IP Address: 64.12.96.233
Comments: I'm sending heartfelt hugs to the finest men and women there ever were. You saved two CEDU schools in Running Springs, CA that serve special needs children. Thank you for leaving the message on their chalkboard, "For three days, we came, we fought,we conquered. You have a beautiful school." And the school standing is a tribute to your dedication. I hope you always carry in your hearts the knowledge that you are appreciated and honored by many for your bravery and sacrifice.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Don Weiss
City: San Bernardino, CA
IP Address: 63.202.42.120
Comments: Thank You to the Brave Firefighters who saved my home, I wouls also like to thank the Police personnel that helped keep my neighborhood free from looters after the fires were out.

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Sandra Martin
City: Austin, TX
IP Address: 64.217.80.227
Comments: Thank you, firefighters, for saving the Cedu schools in Running Springs. We have a very special place for the schools since our son went to the middle school there for two years. We watched anxiously as the fires made their way across the mountain and headed toward Running Springs. Firefighters, you are my heroes! The fire came right up to the edge of the school, and the firefighters left a message on the chalkboard of one of the classrooms - you are awesome, firefighters! A family in Austin, Texas, loves you! Sandra Martin

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Charly H. Wurzler
City: Davis, California
IP Address: 63.199.228.233
Comments: Our family assumed that from all the news we were hearing from and around Cedar Glen that our cabin was gone. It was not until 8:30pm Sunday night that we got the word that it was still standing. Overcome with emotions I think back on the drive from southern California to our home in northern California I remember the fire trucks and men that were heading back home along the same route. I waved and mouthed thank-you to the ones I could as I passed by. A nod, a wave and a smile was always returned. THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU TO ALL! Those are simple words that are not said enough these days but when I say them now it feels like not enough. You have done a tremendous job and will forever be in our family's hearts. THANK-YOU!!

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Christopher Lee
City: Lake Arrowhead, CA
IP Address: 4.35.197.112
Comments: To all Firefighters and Support Personnel: Words cannot express our sincere thanks and gratitude for your work this past week. You people saved our home. You saved our mountain. And most of all, you saved our spirit. Thank you again and congratulations on such a job well done! Sincerely, Christopher/Christine/Bailey/Simon

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Marte
City: Northridge, CA
IP Address: 209.179.226.82
Comments: To the Dear Men and Women who are Fire Fighters..... In 1992, our garage caught fire and it was the same time as then LA Riots...Your bodies were exhausted yet 3 Companies responded, within 5 minutes the smoke was so thick you could not tell whose house was on fire. At that time you saved our home [shake roof at the time which we since replaced~!] I cannot imagine what these fires were like but had family in both San Diego and Malibu areas....that did not need to be evacuated. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND PERSONAL SACRIFICES....you are our heroes....! How does one start a Volunteer Fire Brigade for someone living in a Brush area?

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: daniel a. guevara
City: san bernardino
IP Address: 67.25.250.167
Comments:  thank you, for saving our neighbor hood. My neighbors and I Happen to live below the wind tunnel you might know as devil canyon. Did a great job. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. DAN.G

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Eva Pfleger
City: Austria, Europe
IP Address: 213.47.54.58
Comments: Thank you is not enough to say. There is no words that can express how grateful i'm. I was sitting her in Austria (exchange student to Crestline 99/00) checking on the fire everyday and it seemed so hopeless. But then i remembered the wonderful job you all are doing. The world needs more people like you. Thank you for everything you did to keep the residents and their homes safe. Eva

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Nancy Starling
City: La Costa, Ca.
IP Address: 12.80.81.73
Comments: To the many heroic fire fighters and support personal who risked everything to save our mountain from the wild monster , thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You saved our memories and you saved our dreams and now we will all join together to rebuild. God Bless you. Nancy Starling

Date: Wed, Nov 5, 2003
Name: Stacy Withrow
City: San Jacinto
IP Address: 67.227.25.196
Comments: May God bless EVERYONE who from their hearts,and so unselfishly gave to all the victims that the enemy tried to steal from.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Amy Spencer
City: Valencia/CA
IP Address: 63.197.35.100
Comments: Thank You for working so hard to save people's lives and homes. I appreciate what you are doing.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Terry Troup
City: corry p.a.
IP Address: 208.138.206.84
Comments: to all the firefights.thank you for all your hard work.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Kathy
City: Hesperia, CA
IP Address: 66.53.40.148
Comments: Thank you to all the firefighters and other officials that saved the City of Hesperia. I was evacutated and feel truely blessed our homes did not suffer any loss. Do you know what that means to me? It meant I could tell my 6 & 2 year old "Lets go home" after it was all over. That meant the world to me.God Bless you firemen for all your heroic efforts. God Bless your wives/husbands who sat home worried about you while you worked to save others. I would thank you each individually if I could..........Kathy

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Pam
City: Highland, CA
IP Address: 68.69.249.68
Comments: It is obvious that firefighters were in our area & did an amazing job when you see how close the fire came to so many homes. We thank you that we still have a home to come home to!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Catherine Sutton
City: Redlands, CA
IP Address: 163.150.15.182
Comments: To the men and women who answered the information phones, You did a great job. I really appreciated that you were always informed and supportive when I called (and I called everyday).

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Cathernine Sutton
City: Redlands, CA
IP Address: 163.150.15.182
Comments: Firefighters, Police and Sherrif's Officers, shelter workers, neighbors and friends of victims, Once you have been a hero to someone, you are always a hero. You are my heroes. You are awesom!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Nicole Chapman
City: Indian Wells, CA
IP Address: 66.74.28.174
Comments: We have a family home in the Burnt Mill area that has been in our family since the 60's and, though we don't have expensive possesions, we have an incredible amount of memories from this home. Thanks to you and your incredible efforts, we are able to continue to make new memories. My kids, ages 11 and 14, asked us last week, "What about our stuff?" Our response was, "You can always buy more stuff, but we are safe and need to pray for all the people still up there...including the firefighters." So, our prayers were with you, and still are, and we wanted to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for saving all that you did! Scott and Nicole Chapman

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Maia
City: La Verne, CA
IP Address: 209.179.236.180
Comments: Thank you for all you do. I was evacuated, but because of your diligence, all is well. Thanks is just not enough! Blessings to you all!!!!!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Barbara Millsap
City: Seattle WA
IP Address: 199.182.71.82
Comments: My grandparents bought a little log cabin in Crestline village in the 40's and I went "up the hill" with them so many times. I remember the smell of the pines, the sound of a chainsaw early in the morning, how chimney smoke smelled in the fall, the sounds of the jays...We moved into that cabin in the 50's, then down the street into our own house. My dad built houses for 20 years, and the bowling alley and worked on the old Arrowhead Village. My life is defined by my experiences and memories of time "on the hill." How do I thank you for your efforts to stop the insanity of a firestorm? I hope it means a lot to you to know that firefighters have the automatic respect of everyone, and the firefighters I have met in my life have taught me that they are truly special people, even in their everyday lives. Stand a little taller and carry yourselves with earned pride, and go to sleep with the grateful, if virtual, arms of us all around you. Thank you for a job very well done.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: David Jackson
City: Crestline, CA
IP Address: 24.205.238.48
Comments: To the Fire Fighters of the Old Fire: Thank you for saving the mountain town of Crestline that I grew up in. The bark beetles did so much damage over the last few years that I didn't believe that Crestline could be saved if a fire struck. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for proving me wrong. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Christie Winter
City: Loma Linda, CA
IP Address: 207.233.39.252
Comments: To ALL the firefighters in ALL the fires--Thank you so much. Although my home was not in an area recently threatened by fire, I know that if it were, you would do the same for me as you did in these fires. Also, although I live in the valley, I visit and love those mountains which you worked so hard to save.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Janet Morey, Superintendent
City: Alta Loma
IP Address: 163.150.231.129
Comments: HEARTFELT THANKS to the firefighters who valiantly fought the Grand Prix fire. Your heroic efforts kept property loss to a minimum in our school district community. Alta Loma School District staff and families have given me, to date, the following names of fire companies that saved our homes and schools... Rancho Cucamonga, Santa Ana, Palm Springs, Chino, Pasadena, Glendale...

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Diane
City: Lake Arrowhead
IP Address: 163.150.15.182
Comments: Thank you for all you have done for the mountain residents! You're the best!!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Paula Reichwald
City: Claremont, CA
IP Address: 205.175.225.24
Comments: The brave people who deal with these fires do not get enough credit! We watch the Claremont Fire from just below the 210 at Town. We were devestated as we saw the hill across from us enveloped in flames. My family and I thought for sure all the beautiful house that we loved to look at were gone. The whole foothill was ablaze. Surely nothing could have survived. But the next day we saw that the fire fighters has saved most of the house on that hill. I couldn't belive it. You could see where the fire went right up to the edge of the houses. They are amazing.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Ron, Regina And Emily Burris
City: San Bernardino CA
IP Address: 66.215.169.68
Comments: We cannot even begin to Thank the Brave Fire Men & Women that gave their all to save the homes and lives in the San Bernardino area. We were very close to the beginnings of the fire and as we evacuated, felt the heat and smoke...to know that there are so many out there who risk their lives daily to save "us", is a warmth that no fire can match! Thank You will not even cover the feelings that we had Saturday night when we returned to find our home (and neighborhood) intact. Our area was completely lost 24 years ago in the Panorama fires, we were grateful to know that we were safe this time. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: J Salem
City: Big Bear, CA
IP Address: 4.46.201.199
Comments: It was wonderful to return to my cabin in Big Bear Sunday. Tears filled my eyes as I saw my cabin, familiar mountains, and trees. My thanks to all of you for your heroic efforts. I can't imagine what each of you went through and what sacrifices you made to save our communities. I am so grateful that you were there for us. God Bless.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Vicki J.
City: Phoenix, Arizona
IP Address: 130.13.174.39
Comments: Thank you for your caring. And God Bless your families. We went through this in Arizona recently. So glad we could send our wonderful people to give you a helping hand. thanks to all the firefighters and volunteers who give of their lives in this manner. Your are great. We also have a lot of family in California so this thanks is heartfelt. Thanks. Vicki & Family

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Kathy K
City: Plymouth/Calif
IP Address: 65.165.164.49
Comments: Thank you so very much you do. Your families need to be thanked also, if they didn't support you you wouldn't be here to help. You and your families are heros. We send you the biggest hugs possible.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Eileen
City: Levittown, N.Y.
IP Address: 205.188.209.136
Comments: Tues. Nov. 4,2003 I have a brother in law, who is a volunteer firefighter so I really know what it means and what u all go through. Thank you does not seem enough to say, but they are the best words I can think of, so Thank you from the very bottom of my heart. Your friend,Eileen

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Cody
City: Plymouth, Ca
IP Address: 206.217.195.103
Comments: To all of the Firefighters and their families who have to say good bye and take care of yourselves everyday..WOW!! You do such an incredible job..you are the best...If our friend Kevin Bohall is helping out with these Southern California fires, God Bless you, and come home safely, KEV.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Teri
City: Plymouth, CA
IP Address: 206.217.195.103
Comments: Firefighters, You are the real action HEROES..not the athlete, not the politician..What you do on a daily basis by laying your lives on the line cannot be compared with anything or anyone else..May God bless and look over you always.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: David Kropf
City: Crestline,CA
IP Address: 67.114.251.158
Comments: My home and our jewel of a village was saved only by the efforts of you brave and courageous firefighters and support personnel. I am forever in your debt for putting your lives on the line to protect those you have yet to meet. I have in the past, and will pledge to continue to support you and your causes! Thank you a million times over!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Denny Galvin
City: Huntington Beach
IP Address: 130.76.64.16
Comments: We watched your stand against the approaching fire at route 18 last week and will forever be gratefull. You literally saved the entire community of Lake Arrowhead. Thank you. Thank you.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Edward
City: Kauai HI
IP Address: 199.211.157.38
Comments: I want to say THANK YOU not because you're just doing your job but because you care. God Bless you all.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Joe Strauss
City: Greensboro,North Caroliina
IP Address: 65.167.247.130
Comments: You are truly the heroes of the day. To have the courage to fight those deadly fires hour on end. My prayers are with you all daily.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Jenn
City: Vista
IP Address: 64.60.160.234
Comments: I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for doing such a great job! You are awsome! I am praying for all of you. God Bless.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Nancy Tait
City: Victorville, Calif.
IP Address: 161.225.1.12
Comments: A huge thank you for all you have done. I know several people in the Crestline, Lytal Creek area,and Devore whose homes are still there due to the fantastic job you all did. God Bless you all.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Linda Frost
City: Mt. Baldy, CA
IP Address: 4.19.95.141
Comments: Thanks to all th fire fighters who again saved our homes in Mt. Baldy Village. I am truly grateful that you made it possible for me to return to my home. When I drove back through the total desolation to find our little bit of paradise untouched and still beautiful, I was overwhelmed. You are not unsung heros in the hearts of the people whose lives you have touched. We sing your praises far and wide.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: The Metzger Family
City: Fontana, CA
IP Address: 209.115.26.9
Comments: Thank you for your dedication to duty and sacrifices made in fighting these fires. May God bless you and protect you always.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Adrienne
City: Oregon City, Oregon
IP Address: 198.236.13.31
Comments: I just recently moved up here fom Sand Diego and Orange Counties; I am so appreciative of all the firefighters who give their time, strength and effort to help save lives. I thought since 9/11 w 'd seen it all, but I was mistaken. Thank you all so much and I know that you will be blessed for your service to California and the country. May God bless you and keep you and lay His countenance upon you.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Dianne Sperling
City: Illinois
IP Address: 12.208.126.49
Comments: Thanks so much for all your efforts at CEDU, Running Springs--it means so much to so many children and their parents.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Troy Thelin, Alice Kinchington and Daja Baxter
City: NSW Australia
IP Address: 203.221.110.44
Comments: we have heard of all of the great work that you have been doing with the horrible fires, we experienced the same down here in Jan this year, keep up the good work.

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: anna
City: fallbrook ca
IP Address: 206.190.94.126
Comments: Thank you not only to the firefighters who fought a great battle against the raging fires, but to their families as well. I pray God will continue to bless you for your hard work and sacrifice and keep you safe. THANK YOU!!!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Sarah Allmon
City: Lake Arrowhead
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: Thank you so very much for helping to save my home. I appreciate your tireless efforts more than can be expressed in words. Your dedication and devotion to saving life and property has been unbelievable and the whole of Southern California thanks you. Thank you!!!!

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Valdez Family
City: Big Bear City
IP Address: 66.214.124.50
Comments: Thank you for all of your hard work protecting as much as you could - Our sympathies to those who gave their lives to protect us

Date: Tue, Nov 4, 2003
Name: Diane
City: Plymouth, CA
IP Address: 65.165.164.29
Comments: Please know that all of CA citizens are singing your praises, and remembering you in our prayers. Your bravery and dedication are unsurpassed. God bless you all.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: DeeAnna
City: Riverside, CA
IP Address: 207.46.125.18
Comments: A HUGE thank you for all you have done and are doing and will do to protect us. That your every day job is to do what most of us would never do on any given day is tribute to your courage and dedication. Bless you and yours.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Judy
City: San Mateo, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: Many thanks to each and everyone one of you for putting your lives on the line fighting these fires.. May God continue to keep you safe.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Joanne Boice
City: Santee, CA
IP Address: 68.105.102.35
Comments: Words cannot even begin to express how greatful I am for your selfless acts of courage and bravery. Each and every one of you are hereos in my eyes. Thank you so very much for fighting these fires and putting your life on the line for people you don't even know. Especially to those who came from out of the area to fight for homes and people who aren't even part of the community you live in. You are God's angels here on earth. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Marcella Jimenez
City: Big Bear City, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: To all the firefighters, deputy sheriffs, and support personnel. I hope you realize how much you are appreciated. God bless you all and keep you safe in this fire and all others. Thank you!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Joe & Maria Hubbard
City: San Bernardino, Ca.
IP Address: 139.182.241.26
Comments: We just want to say "THANK YOU" to all the firefighters, support personnel, police officers and some of our neighbors who remained in our neighborhood, for all their help doing the Old Fire in the DelRosa area. We still have our home thanks to them all. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who lost their homes. God Bless.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: David G.
City: Temecula,CA
IP Address: 192.156.5.35
Comments: I just wanted to say "Thank you and God Bless you all" for all the hard work that you are doing and don't ever think for a minute that your actions will ever go unnoticed. Again thank you!!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Nancy Kastle
City: Big Bear Lake, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: I returned home today, and drove up to a home just as I left it....a blessing from all of you! Thank you for being here for us. I wish I could have all of your names to thank you personally for coming up here to help us. Please know we all appreciate it.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Sherry Moore
City: Paradise Valley AZ
IP Address: 68.98.78.153
Comments: Thank you for risking yourselves to help others. You are true heroes.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Mary Wallace
City: Costa Mesa, CA
IP Address: 159.115.184.0
Comments: Thank you to our wonderful men and women firefighters. Thanks to each of you, my sister's home in Claremont was protected and our dear friend's cabin in Running Springs was unharmed as we know it. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to all of you for the efforts you have continually made to keep as many families from being homeless as possible.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Virginia Magallanes
City: San Bernardino California
IP Address: 68.66.132.186
Comments: Thank You for all you've done. You guys worked so hard & and we are ever so greatful to all Firefighters

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Raul
City: Visalia,Ca.
IP Address: 66.126.134.148
Comments: Thank You Very Very Much.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Veanne
City: Rancho Cucamonga
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: THANK YOU!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Rachel
City: Oceanside
IP Address: 68.107.26.64
Comments: Dear Firefighters, Thank you for all that you do. You truely are all heros. I appreciate everything you have done for California. So many homes and lives were saved because of your dedacation and bravery. I love you all. God has truely used you all to save so much and to contain the fire. God bless each of you and your families.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Bernhard O. Voelkelt
City: Cedar Glen, CA
IP Address: 134.173.113.23
Comments: To all the fire fighters who worked so hard to save our mountain - THANKS A MILLION!!! My two Dalmatians, Sunny and Kipper, and I already had a chance to meet and thank some of you during our visits to the fire camp in San Bernardino. We will be forever grateful for your heroic efforts in Cedar Glen and the other mountain communities. Best wishes, Bernhard, Sunny & Kipper

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: CIERRA
City: Los Banos, CA
IP Address: 165.247.224.65
Comments: Thank you to my daddy Mark for helping other kids who's houses where burning. Reed and I are so proud of you. You are our hero. Come home safely all CDF firefighters.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Colleen Box
City: Running Springs
IP Address: 198.102.62.250
Comments: To all of the Firefighters, Law Enforcement anD Support Staff, How do we ever thank all of you for saving our homes? My husband, Ken and I are living in a rental on Pinehurst ( Behind Station #15 and the CHP office off of Hwy 18) and we are building on Magic Drive in the Enhanted Forest Estates. You did your prep work and saved sooooo much. Thank you again and again. We are praying that the Lord keeps all of you save from harm. From the grandaughter of William Carver Lambert, Culver City Fire. Colleen Box

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Tom & Richie
City: Twin Peaks, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: Thank you a million times over to all the emergency workers and volunteers who have worked so tirelessly over the past week. You are all heros and ever so appreciated. Godspeed to get you all home to your families safely.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Brian
City: Crestline
IP Address: 209.143.187.254
Comments: For the third time in 13 years I owe my home to you guys again. I wish there were something more I could do. And I would also like to add a special thank you for all who have volunentered at the evacution centers to bring some comfort to all of us who were displaced. You all have shown that, while the bad person that started this is still at large, there is more good people than bad. God knows your worth and I am sure God is pleased with you all.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Tammy Hammond
City: Lakeside, CA
IP Address: 66.120.112.242
Comments: I wanted to say thank you to the many fire fighters who came to our time of need in Southern California. I know the devastation is great in San Diego, but without the bravery and hard work of the firefighters it would have been worse. We are reminded on how dangerous the job is to fight fires when one of them loses there life (and several hurt) when fighting the fires. My thoughts go out to the family of Rutgers and McDonald. The Rutger family I pray for peace about what happened and for McDonald I pray for a continued healing.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Annie Fredericks
City: Twin Peaks CA
IP Address: 68.122.129.180
Comments: Thank you for all your hard work and efforts in saving all the homes you could and the lifes you did.For risking your life and not evne think twice about what you do.For doing your job so good. TAHNK YOU

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Shelly
City: Running Springs, CA
IP Address: 207.105.37.254
Comments: Dear Firefighters - Thank you for saving our home. Unbelievable! The Stephan Family in Running Springs, CA

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: cece dettle
City: santa cruz ca
IP Address: 216.101.246.179
Comments: Dear Firefighters, Thank you so much for your willingness to put yourselves in harm's way for the sake of other's lives. God bless you and the families you represent. Although my family and I are way up in central coast California, our hearts still are moved to pray and do whatever else we can for those lives impacted by these fires. WE'RE WITH YOU!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Shannon Francis
City: Castaic, CA
IP Address: 12.105.33.5
Comments: Thank you!!!!! There are no words to describe how much all of the people of Southern California appriciate you and your everyday efforts. We believe in you and pray for you everyday in your efforts to protect and serve us. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Casey Brooksher
City: Hesperia, Ca
IP Address: 65.192.172.186
Comments: Thank you so much for giving your all in saving our lives, homes and communities. Words cannot express my and many other's gratitude. Thank you, Casey

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: davidpick
City: vancouver, washington
IP Address: 67.160.185.146
Comments: i want to take a moment to thank all the firefighters and other people who gave their all in getting the fires back into control in california! two of the major fires were near my aunts and uncles. thank you so much! God bless you all... "i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!"

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Tanner
City: Riverside CA.
IP Address: 68.121.244.3
Comments: Thankyou for saving all of the animal's and people's lives. Godbless all of you!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: SIL
City: JEROME, IDAHO
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, NOT JUST DURING THE GREAT DISASTERS, BUT EVERY DAY. YOU ARE ALL ONE OF GOD'S GREATEST BLESSINGS. MAY HE KEEP YOU ALL SAFE.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Suzanne Menne
City: Walnut Creek, CA
IP Address: 66.234.215.211
Comments: Thank you to all the incredibly brave and courageous firefighters and other support people fighting these horrible fires. I cannot express the gratitude for saving my family's beloved cabin and memories. You are true heroes for EVERYTHING you have done in the wake of these fires.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Regina Garrett
City: Los Angeles, CA
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: Thank you. Not only for putting your own lives on the line for everyone else....but for WANTING to do it in the first place. Thank you all for your bravery and dedication to us all.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Ann Rice
City: Running Springs, CA
IP Address: 163.150.15.182
Comments: Thank you Fire Station #5. Our Son is in Iraq and you saved his home. He asked me to relay his thanks to you. He will personally come by and thank you when he gets home in April. Cannot thank you enough. Thank you to all the firefighters, police and support people for the wonderful job you did for us. You are all in our prayers.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Michael Armstrong
City: Manhattan Beach/CA
IP Address: 12.42.186.5
Comments: Thank you all for putting yourself on the line to help others. You all are very unselfish and brave. Thanks for all that you give. MBA

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Tim
City: Banning California
IP Address: 216.127.233.51
Comments: Thank you men and women so much for your tireless dedication. May God bless every one of you, your famlies and support people. You and people like you are what make America the best nation on the planet. Thank you Lord for giving them strength and guidance. I think a nationwide holiday to honor firefighters and EMS people is long overdue!!! God Bless You.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Peggy Madera
City: San Diego, CA
IP Address: 204.210.43.235
Comments: Thank you for your willingness to lay your life down for others. May God bless you and your families richly for your sacrifice! Peggy

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Lin
City: Mt.Baldy, CA
IP Address: 134.173.158.147
Comments: Once again, a BIG THANK YOU to the firefighting crews that saved our village again this year. (Last year it was the Williams fire). Also a big thanks to the SCE Crews that are giving up their weekends and evenings to get permanent power back to us.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Gloria Tovar
City: Salt Lake City, Utah
IP Address: 198.50.4.4
Comments: I especially want to thank my Brother-in-law, Robert Serrato for "A Great Job".

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Martha wilson
City: Altadena Calif
IP Address: 204.108.72.10
Comments: Thank you for a magnificent job. Your hard work is truely appreciated.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: mary billman
City: Ingleside,Texas
IP Address: 24.116.105.213
Comments: Just want all to know I have been lifting you all in prayer for safety and it's the like of you that show the world the hands and feet of Jesus in the flesh helping others for no personal gain of their own, God truly will bless you. I have some children's clothes to donate if there is anyone knowing of a way to get them to you in California Thank you is not enough in times like this but guess it helps at least to know you are appreciated still in our prayers

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Alma
City: Vista, CA
IP Address: 67.127.149.226
Comments: I know the only way all of you could have continuted on this heroic effect hour after hour is with the strength of God that is with you all. No one can ever Thank You enough for all that everyone has done. I also like to thank the families of all the firefighters which this could have not been easy either for them to wait for their loved ones to return to them. For all of those who lost everything, I would like to say "Walk by faith and not by sight" God will give you the strength to rebuild and this has been a time for God's love to show to others in the time of need. God has given you a purpose to continue to stay on this earth. God will show you the way. THANK YOU ALL FIREFIGHTERS AND ALL VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK. LOVE YOU AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Cindy
City: Fort Mitchell, KY
IP Address: 216.196.191.148
Comments: As a former California resident, I understand what you are going through and what you are doing. I pray that you will be safe and that there will be an end to this soon. I wish I could be there to soothe your weariness and feed your souls. God Bless You.

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Brenda
City: Burlington, NC
IP Address: 24.88.191.182
Comments: thank you!!! My brother and sister-in-law and children live 15 miles north of San Diego. Thank the Lord their home was saved. You are angels committed to helping others!! God Bless You!!

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Ola
City: PA
IP Address: 130.203.234.199
Comments: Thank you {hug}

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: APWUunionGal
City: San Francisco ca 94188
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: Thanks to My Captain Friend and all the Firefighters . My prayers and thoughts for the Fire Victims

Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2003
Name: Tammie
City: Victorville, CA
IP Address: 66.214.54.72
Comments: A great big THANK YOU to all who were involved in fighting these fires. Your dedication to humankind and saving our beautiful state is truly amazing. May God bless you and your families. Please thank your families for supporting your work and sharing you with all of us. May you all get back home safely. God bless those we lost, their families, & those who lost their homes too.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: B J Johnson
City: Modesto, California
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: Thank you Firefighters and all Support Personnel in your valiant efforts to contain the raging So. California Firestorms. Thank you for risking your lives to help others every day. May God bless you all and honor your service and dedication.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: the copleys
City: big bear lake,ca
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: thank you for your hard efforts in containing the old fire. we pray for yous safe return to your families. thank you and god bless the fire/sheriffs for keeping big bear safe and a continued part of our future.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Jamie Fagan
City: Hesperia, CA
IP Address: 66.214.123.151
Comments: To all who were affected by the California Wildfires this past week: I have been volunteering at a Red Cross Disaster Relief Shelter in Apple Valley during this time that we have seen California burn. I just want to thank all of the fire victims taking refuge in the shelter with whom I came in contact with for being so very helpful and patient during this time. Never once did I hear anyone complain about their situation, never once did I hear anything negative, never once did I see anyone giving up. Everyone whom I have talked with has been very optimistic and positive about the outcome and their future - no matter which way it turns out. It has absolutely been my pleasure to help you folks out in any possible way that I can in your time of need. God Bless all of you and I hope you get to return home very soon. Also, I would like to thank the San Bernardino Fire Department for working so dilligently on keeping our shelter up to date on where the fire was and what was going on in the different mountain communities - you are what has kept the hope going in this heartbreaking situation. Godspeed to all evacuees and fire fighters for returning home.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Glenda J.
City: San Pedro, CA.
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: I cannot think of the words to say that can express my gratitude for your dedication and hours of work, under the most deplorable conditions imaginable. No rest, no food, and the fire and smoke. You all take on Super-human strength. Thank you so much for always being there for us all.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Nadine
City: Mission Viejo, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: To the fire fighters of Califorenia and America: Thank you, thank you. Your bravery and selflessness are an inspiration to see. The country has had their eyes open to the wonderful men and women in yellow slickers. From 911 in New York to The terrible fire of 2003 in California, you are a fraternity of wonderful caring men. Everytime I see a little boy in a fire hat, I think that child has a noble hero. With love and gratitude for giving me back my faith in mankind. Nadine

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Jennifer Peebles
City: Sunnyvale, Ca
IP Address: 68.122.116.70
Comments: Dear Firefighters and Support Personnel, Thank you for risking your lives to help others every day. I know several people in the areas of the fires and my heart goes out to them and all of you for the work that has been tiring and scary. May God honor your service.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Joan
City: Venice,FL.
IP Address: 205.188.209.136
Comments: Dear Firefighter's, My prayer's are with you all.Another job well done,the brotherhood you share is indescrible.Your a great team with much courage and your sacrifices are not forgotten.God Bless you all and come home safely.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Julie
City: Oregon
IP Address: 12.225.25.187
Comments: Thanks! This summer you brought my brother home safely please continue to keep up the great work

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Margo
City: Saratoga Cali
IP Address: 12.234.8.111
Comments: Thank you to all the Firefighters in not just this state but all the world for all you do. It is soo amazing that we have people who are willing to risk their lives every day for helping us. THANK YOU to all of the firefighters! YOu are all awesome!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Norene and Ray
City: Big Bear City
IP Address: 208.145.142.30
Comments: God bless you and your work. We are so grateful for you and it is impossible to tell you how much we appreciate you. THANK YOU

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: THE STRICKLER FAMILY
City: RANCHO CUCAMONGA
IP Address: 207.94.113.146
Comments: THANK YOU IS NOT A STRONG ENOUGH WORD TO SAY TO ALL WHO HELP US ""THANK YOU""

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Rod and Sue Cate
City: Mount Baldy, CA
IP Address: 209.179.168.15
Comments: To Los Angeles County Fire Department Engine 98. Thank you all SO much for camping out on San Antonio Creek Road Monday and Tuesday and making sure we were all safe. Words cannot convey how much we all appreciate your help. Best Wishes, Rod and Sue Cate

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Chico & Jan Ruiz
City: Lake Arrowhead, Ca
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: We are so very grateful to all the firefighters and support teams for working soooo hard so save our homes and our mountain. You are, indeed, godsent and "Thank you" will simply never be enough to express how grateful we are to you. May God bless each & every one of you.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Rod and Sue Cate
City: Mount Baldy, CA
IP Address: 209.179.168.55
Comments: Thank you, Thank you to the Lassen Hot Shots from Lassen National Forrest for driving all the way to Mount Baldy to help keep us safe from the fire! We really appreciate all of your hard work. Sincerely, Rod and Sue Cate Mount Baldy, CA

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Justine
City: Rancho Cucamonga/ CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: Dear all firefighters, If I could write thank you a thousand times, I would. I know what you guys are put through every day, but you still go up there and do your job. I'm am sorry that you lost one of your brothers, but keep your heads up. Thank you, Dad, for helping others. I love you.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Sue Cate
City: Mount Baldy, CA
IP Address: 209.179.168.15
Comments: To The City of Dinuba engine with Captain Sean Doyle and crew who came to Mount Baldy on Sunday October 26th and were stationed on San Antonio Creek Road. Thank you SO much again for driving all this way to come and help us at Mt. Baldy! Sue and Rod Cate

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Joan
City: Buckfield, Maine
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: I am far away from California, but my heart goes out to all of the people who are and have been in the path of the fires. I just can't imagine how they must feel as they loose everything they own and can't do anything about it. God Bless you, the firefighters, who are giving it everything you have. It has to be such a frustrated feeling not to be able to save everyone's homes. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Thank you!!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: EJ
City: Indianapolis, IN
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: As you can tell, I am a long way from CA and the fires but something like this touches all of us. Prayers and thanks to all of you.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: chris jones
City: crestline
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: wish i could hug you all. thanks for saving our mountain and for doing what you do every day with love and gratitude bless you all.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Julie
City: La Habra,CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: As everyone has said (and it cant be said enough), thank you, all of you, who put yourselves before all others are truly angles! What I do want to know, what can all of us do to help prevent this from ever happening again, and to repay all of you,even though we could never come close there has got to be something!Lets forget the politicians and go to the source who knows it best,The firefighters.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Jean Krolik
City: Orange, CA
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: Many heartfelt thanks to those who worked so earnestly and were so dedicated to their profession. It was such a difficult task but the firefighters never gave up. Thank you again. Jean

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Wendy
City: McKinleyville, CA
IP Address: 165.247.220.136
Comments: Thank you for all you do. I only wish there was someway I could help. My heart goes out to firefighters each year in CA. I pray for your safety, and will always honor you as heroes. God bless you for your efforts!!!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: LUCY
City: Bakersfield
IP Address: 24.199.29.70
Comments: Thank you for your constant bravery, its amazes me...loads of prayers for you all...may God keep you safe..

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: SBB
City: Augusta Ga
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: God Bless you and keep you and continue to protect you and give you strength!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! SBB

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Bill
City: Dewey, Az
IP Address: 24.117.214.186
Comments: Words can not describe the awe I am in, when I watch pictures of you brave men and women putting your lives in jeopardy for other people whom you have never met. God bless you for what you have done.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: JEnnifer
City: LAke elsinore
IP Address: 4.46.77.54
Comments: Thank you for all you do for the people of california without the support of the state.Also for the huge statement youve made hehe.It is a comforting feeling knowing that someone is looking out for calfornia we have all been ripped off and our lives jeoprdized long enough.thnak you and may angels watch over and protect you.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Arlene Boychuk
City: La Crescenta, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: I'm sorry I didn't mention the other services but I did want them to know that they are included in my prayers. Without each and everyone of you it would have been a greater diaster.... Thanks from the bottom of my heart.... Hugs,,,, Arlene

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: kellybeans
City: san jose, ca
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: THANKS!!God Bless you guys. in matthew 12:28 God tells us. Come to me, all who are weary, and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Please always remember, no matter what it is you are going through God is right next to you going through it with you. Take comfort. Love you guys.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Erica
City: crestline,cali
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: I can't say thanks enough for all that everyone has done so that I may have a home to go back too. I want to thank everyone a 100 million times over for all of the sleepless nights and bad meals they put up with so that all that I could go back home. Thanks! May God bless you all in everything that you may do. Thanks,Erica

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Arlene Boychuk
City: La Crescenta, CA
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: With tears of gratitude I want to thank all those wonderful men and women who have put their lives on the line to fight these horrendous infernos. I hope and pray that the arsonists responsible for this pay and pay heavily. We have a home in Running Springs and it would not be here today if not for your courage and seemingly tireless tenacity. My sons home in Rialto was threatened and it was saved. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am praying daily for you and asking God to keep you safe. I am heartbroken at the lives lost just for the thrill of some idiots who thought nothing of anyone but thier own joy of seeing people miserable. I am grateful they caught the one imbecile trying to set a fire in the Angeles Forest area not to far from this home. I feel so terrible for those displaced by these fires. Prayers always for you the hero fightfighters and for all people having to leave their homes. Keep up your moral because we are all in your debt. GOD BLESS YOU AND AMERICA. Lots of Hugs, Arlene

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Anna Sorum
City: Lytle Creek, CA
IP Address: 216.244.33.114
Comments: We got our power back last night. Thank you! We returned to our homes Wed. THANK YOU!! I have a home to return to and so many don't but I know that it was due to brave and tireless efforts of agencies from all over the county, state and country that my neighborhood still stands. Bless you all and May God Bless your families for the great sacrifices they make everyday. WE LOVE YOU!!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Kimberly and Mickey
City: Long Beach, CA
IP Address: 4.43.224.249
Comments: There are no words that adequately express our level of appreciation and utmost respect for the remarkable courage, commitment, comp****ion, endurance and sacrifices demonstrated by you and your families. Throughout this horrible tragedy with overwhelming losses, we find ourselves with tears of gratitude that exceptional people like you exist. We will always view you as true heroes. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: cheri facello (bailey)
City: clatskanie oregon
IP Address: 68.116.117.68
Comments: you guys are great keep up the good work i'm sure my dad is keeping his eye on you guys and wishing he were there to help you

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Linda
City: Rancho Cucamonga
IP Address: 209.240.205.60
Comments: GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TILL YOU ALL COME HOME. Auntie Linda

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: carlos/patricia alba
City: long beach,cal.
IP Address: 4.43.178.207
Comments: HALLELUIAH!!!! for firefighters! you brave men and women are angels directly from God.when people are running out and firefighters are running in, these are truly extraordinary human beings! god bless & THANK YOU THANK YOU.I feel so sad for the people displaced from this tragedy. we also grieve for that poor fireman who lost his life. we hope the others who were hurt are getting better. god bless all.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Ami
City: Visalia
IP Address: 24.127.47.133
Comments: I want to thank all of you. Reading your thanks made it easier for me to wait for his homecoming. He called this morning and is coming home!!!!! Thank you all so much, you will always have a special place in my heart!!!!! :)

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: D
City: Bismarck, ND
IP Address: 216.235.161.94
Comments: Thank you so much for all of your hard work! We are all praying for you and all of the people of Southern CA. I appreciate all of your efforts. I have family and friends in CA who are all safe because of you and the grace of GOD. Thank you and God Bless!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Marielle Galindo
City: San ANtonio,TX
IP Address: 24.206.77.141
Comments: There are not words for the feelings in my heart and in my throat. As I watch and wonder what keeps you going the admiration is overwhelming, your presence is a God Send. My prayers are with you, your families and the victims who are suffering from the devastation. May God continue to give you the strength and piece of mind to continue on your long journey and know that your blessing are tri-fold for the time you are spending now. God Bless you all!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: leota haynes
City: Bamako Mali
IP Address: 216.252.179.138
Comments: Thank you for your willingness to put your lives on the line for those who live in endangered areas. As an old resident of Lytle Creek who is now in Africa, I appreciate you and pray for your continued health and protection. L Haynes

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Debi Bryson
City: Napton, Missouri
IP Address: 208.212.12.114
Comments: I would like to thank you so much for all of your efforts in fighting the wildfires in CA. My daughter and her family are safe because of your bravery. The fires came within one mile of their home and you stopped it before it got there. Again, thank you so much for everything you are doing. I can't tell you in words what it means to me. Thank you, Debi Bryson

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Freda Carman-Zamora
City: Bellflower, Ca
IP Address: 4.65.219.152
Comments: You guys are awsome! I believe that watching all of you come together and fight unconditionaly with your every breath, HELL, has given the many victoms of this disaster the strength to raise up from the fire and the courage to carry on. I think the halo around an angels head is really just the glow of something reflecting off of their yellow fire helmets. Thank god for angels.

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: KYRA
City: HIGHLAND
IP Address: 66.159.205.3
Comments: EVEN THOUGH THINGS ARE A LITTLE BETTER NOW BECAUSE OF THE RAIN, I STILL HAVE ALL OF YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. CAPT. TOM MEARS, THANK YOU FOR THE CALL, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON. MISS YOU ALOT. KY

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Don Valentine
City: Blue Jay, CA
IP Address: 163.150.15.182
Comments: (We are "refugees" in a shelter.)We just had our first look at affected areas. Most amazing: the houses STILL INTACT! (Ours seems OK though didn't see it.) Anyway, what you have accomplished is fantastic considering the enormity of the task. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May God bless you ten fold and then some!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Marty
City: San Bernardino
IP Address: 66.215.169.114
Comments: To all Fire Personel: You are truly heroes in my eyes! A sincere thank you for your selfless perseverence and dedication!

Date: Sun, Nov 2, 2003
Name: Bobbe Mundt
City: Oceanside,CA
IP Address: 68.8.108.187
Comments: Somehow "thank you" just doesn't seem to convey the gratitude I feel for all the sacrifices and tireless efforts made by our incredible firefighters, volunteers, city officials and police officers. The world watched as San Diego's finest showed what they were made of. I am so proud of each of you. God Bless you all.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Angle Wings
City: Redlands
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: I want to acknowledge all the Fire Fighters, Police, and Volunteer workers Families. Many are left at home for this last week while their loved ones are out saving our mountain communities. They deserve our thanks for the sacrifice they are enduring also. If you have a family near you give them your attention too. They have been holding the fort down at home. Babysitting or a Nice Meal for those giving up a lot for us is the least we can do. WE SAY THANK YOU! May the Lord Bless you and Keep you May He Shine His Face Upon you

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Angle Wings
City: Redlands
IP Address: 198.81.26.167
Comments: I want to acknowledge all the Fire Fighters, Police, and Volunteer workers Families. Many are left at home for this last week while their loved ones are out saving our mountain communities. They deserve our thanks for the sacrifice they are enduring also. If you have a family near you give them your attention too. They have been holding the fort down at home. Babysitting or a Nice Meal for those giving up a lot for us is the least we can do. WE SAY THANK YOU!

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Loriann
City: Tucson, AZ
IP Address: 12.83.103.44
Comments: My keyboarding sucks...shoulda been, "MULTI-millionaire," not "mulit-millionare..." Isn't a mulit (mullet) a goofy 80's/disco leftover hairdo? Love ya guys and gals - you be da champs!

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Loriann
City: Tucson, AZ
IP Address: 12.83.103.44
Comments: In this day, when mulit-millionaire college drop-out basketball and footabll progenies who beat their wives and do drugs are considered the media role models for our youth, I applaud and praise the unsung heroes and heroines who saved countless untold strangers from abject emotional devastation by trying to save their homes from the fires. Albeit that each attempt may not have been successful, the mere spiritual sacrifice that each made on behalf of an unknown homeowner in the defense of property, the attempt itself is worthy of decoration. God Bless each and every one of you- you are the role models which our youth will aspire to grow up to become. A greater honor cannot be bestowed. Is this a great country or what??

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Megan
City: agoura hills,ca
IP Address: 67.124.29.186
Comments: To all the firefighters and everyone else who helped in all these fires,THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.You have no idea how much you all mean to me.I hope you all are doing fine.Thank you so so so much<3 Love,MegaN

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Megan
City: agoura hills,ca
IP Address: 67.124.29.186
Comments: To all the firefighters and everyone else who helped in all these fires,THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.You have no idea how much you all mean to me.I hope you all are doing fine.Thank you so so so much<3 Love,MegaN

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Zinnia Saygh
City: San Berdino ca
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: To all the firefighters i just want to say thank you that your putting your live in dangor to save us and to save the things that God created . God bless you all and may God be with you

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Andrew Banh
City: Anahiem
IP Address: 66.81.183.232
Comments: I would like to say thank you to all the firefighters that are out there protecting us from the fires. If you weren't out there, my home would probably just a pile of smoldering ash. Thank you again and may God bless you.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Carolyn
City: Wilmington, NC
IP Address: 24.211.236.16
Comments: Thank you so much for what you are doing! May God keep you safe.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Mike and Cathy Halverson
City: Lake Arrowhead
IP Address: 68.109.91.142
Comments: Heros and Heroines How can the Community ever thank you enough.... your lives on the line for our homes and livelyhood.. Simply the "Best" God Bless you all Thank you

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Carel
City: Redlands
IP Address: 209.179.240.63
Comments: Each and every one of you is our hero. You do what many of us do not have the strength to accomplish. You will always be in our hearts. Thank You.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Bill Nelson
City: Hemet CA
IP Address: 209.150.84.24
Comments: Thank you so much for your most appreciated hard work and dedication to saving as many homes as you have here in California. Our prayers and thanks go to all of you.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Susan Q
City: Big Bear Lake CA
IP Address: 152.163.253.66
Comments: Greetings Firefighters and support personnel! My son and I live in Big Bear lake, CA and so does our great dane, Star. We evacuated on Tuesday, October 28th. We have been watching the news closely and are fully aware of the heart and committment that has been displayedf by all of you. Thanks for saving Bear Valley and all that it means to so many So. Californians! God Bless you all! Susan Quinn, JD

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Seth
City: Fort Collins, CO
IP Address: 66.54.152.69
Comments: I do not live in CA. But I'm a 18 year old policeman I work for the Larimer county Sheriff's office here in Fort Collins CO I am so proud of the volunteer firefighters that we sent down there to CA. Thanks to all CA firefighters for all of the hard work and effort that they have put in there in CA I'll pray for the CA firefighters I wish you all a safe trip back to all volunteer fighters of the CA fire. Seth

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Annie
City: El Cajon, CA
IP Address: 68.107.46.246
Comments: First let me say Thank-you, but mostly I am greatful for your courage and perserverance in this horrific ordeal...this firestorm raged in all directions and at times I thought that it would never end. We were not touched by the fire, but I saw it out my window, as it was only 2 blocks from my house. Thank-you for loving your job with a p****ion that only a few are gifted to do. I prayed for your safty, and I will continue to do so. May the Lord's peace and grace be with you alway.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Brianne
City: LA County, California
IP Address: 64.12.96.233
Comments: Thank you so much firefighters for risking so much! you are appreciated and respected by many. Although some of my friends have lost their homes, some have been saved thanks to you all! My friend is a firefighter and he works extremely hard so I am so thankful for all of your dedication to your work! Keep it real!

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: ray maxwell
City: elgin, illinois
IP Address: 69.47.150.172
Comments: there is no way to really thank you for the job all you fire firefighters are doing....we in the mid-west just wish you safety and realize that we may not be physically with you...we are with you in our prayer life and wish you much safety....

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Pam Wilson
City: Corona,CA
IP Address: 67.73.57.235
Comments: Our family would like to let you know how deeply we appreciate you and your heroic efforts.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Rick & Deb Stevenson
City: Alta Loma, CA
IP Address: 66.215.177.225
Comments: As we drove around our neighborhood at Hillside in Alta Loma today, we marveled at how close the fire came to so many houses and so few were lost. We watched you from our driveway just south of Hillside and Amethyst Saturday night, as the fire roared toward us all. Thank you for risking your lives for us and protecting our property, which for most of us is all we have! We pray for those of you who lost homes and especially for the family of the firefighter who died in the San Diego area. We will never forget. Our deepest respect to you all.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: R. Marx
City: Roselle, IL
IP Address: 68.21.14.170
Comments: A hardy THANK YOU. We have family and friends in the fire area. Our prayers are for you as well as for our loved ones. God bless as you give so unselfishly.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Ester M Rodriguez
City: Ontario, CA
IP Address: 205.188.209.136
Comments: I am 18 years old. I am so proud of all the firefighters of The United States of America. I am so proud of my uncle Secundino Vargas, firefighter for SBCFD. The firefighters risk thier lives just to save our lives, and property. You can never ask for a better gift then that. I really did'nt think about the risks till now. I can now really appreciate what they do. I just wanted to say Uncle 2nd, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH and thank you for being the Uncle that you are to me. Thank you to all the other hard working firefighters. My GOD Bless you all always.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Nancy
City: Santee, Ca
IP Address: 198.81.26.177
Comments: Thank you, I love you all for sacraficing your life and time from your familys to help save my San Diego County.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Justin
City: Moreno Valley CA
IP Address: 66.42.54.5
Comments: Three Cheers for all the Firefighters and their dedication to saving lives and property. God Bless you and thanks.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Fiorela
City: Highland
IP Address: 12.80.72.33
Comments: I want to thank all the firefighters who have helped to save all the homes around my area. We thank you so much and may God bless you. I would also like to thank all those at San Manuel Indian Reservation you guys have done so much also to help us thanks.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Ron
City: Yucaipa
Comments: In reference to the webmasters post at the bottom of the page, I fully agree.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Sabrina Paris
City: Monterey, CA
Comments: To all you guys working hard to protect Cali, thanks. You risk your lives to help us, and for that you're all heros. Again, thank you, and happy holidays.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: John
City: sb
Comments: I love all you firefighters . You're underpaid for the job you do!

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Ernest Lindsay
City: PAISLEY / Scotland
Comments: To all the Firefighters I know how hard it gets I know how it feels everyone is behind you, may the Lord God protect you and your families as you protect others. Fellow Firefighter in Scotland

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Reid and Kim Hankins
City: Escondido, CA
Comments: Thank you fire fighters for your great work! I'm sure our house wouldn't be here still without you! Our prayers go up for all who suffered loss! Thank you God for these firefighters!

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Fred Hemming
City: Fontana
Comments: What a wonderfull job you people have done in protecting us.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: TorresFamily
City: Riverside,Ca
Comments: We want to thank your efforts in protecting our friends and family.Our prayers are with you and your families. Thank you, may our God protect you and take you home safe... God Bless you!!!!!

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: nicole
City: san jose,Ca
Comments: It is so amazing that there are peopel in this country ready to give there life!so when your praying for our govenment and mabe you have a family mamber in the army think of our fire men many young boys ang girls life ambishin is to be a fire fitgher so think about them i hope you have a burden for them. god bless

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Corrine
City: Santa Maria
Comments: Thank you all for all you have done.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Crystal
City: Orange, CA
Comments: Thank you so much for all you hard work! All of you are in my prayers...keep up the good work!

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Dawn Howey
City: Devore, CA
Comments: I just want to say thanks to all the fire fighters who helped to protect our house and our community. Looking around Devore, I cannot fathom how EVERY house did not burn. Thank you for not only risking your life, but for sacrificing time with your families to protect ours. Thank you also to CHP, Sheriff, and other law enforcement who warned us of danger and kept people out who did not belong there. Thanks to all the power, cable, and phone companies who continue to work without ceasing to aid those who lost their homes. God Bless and we continue to pray for your safety and peace.

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Sandra Luna
City: Crestline, Calif
Comments: To our Dear Firefighters: You are our Heroes! Thank You all so much for putting your lives on the line to save our homes and communities. You are in my prayers, and thank you for saving my house. I just moved in three weeks and and bought all new furniture. It was my dream to live in the mountains by a lake, thank you again for keeping my dream alive. Sincerely, Sandra Luna xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Date: Sat, Nov 1, 2003
Name: Chip West
City: Wrightwood
Comments: Our sincere thanks to ALL who protect our homes!

A special note from the Webmaster of IncidentControl.com.......
I have spent a great deal of time during the past two years on photos and stories about wildfires and must say that I am proud to live in this community and to have met so many professional people willing to risk theirs lives to protect us and never once heard one of them complain about the job they were doing.

From Caltrans workers manning a gate hours on end without a break in blistering heat, to firefighters standing all day watching for burning embers or the firefighters climbing on terrain that is made for big horn sheep, I have not ever heard a complaint!

Residents wish to thank ALL Firefighters, the Forest Service, Federal, State and County workers, companies, individuals and volunteers who have ALL contributed so much in protecting us.