Wil's Rant

Firefighters must be at the top of my list as the most dedicated and honourable people in every society. They have consistently and repeatedly given their lives to help and save others. Entering a burning structure has to be among the very last things in the world that I would wish to do and yet they do it over and over again. Seven firefighters in Switzerland have made the ultimate sacrifice. We all owe these men and women more than can ever be repaid. Many of those who manage to survive the career later fall victim to illness that results from a lifetime of breathing smoke laced with many toxins. 9/11 was a clear demonstration of this dedication but it is only one example of the efforts and sacrifice these people face every day. This is my way of saying thanks and spending a moment in silence to honour them.