Old Glory

[DMJJR]

A retired volunteer fireman in the Milford, NH Labor Day Parade.

[Mugmar]

Very nice, I'd be willing to bet this gentleman could tell a few good stories!!

Mugmar

[Alan T]

Mugmar wrote:

...bet this gentleman could tell a few good stories!!

My wife's grandfather was fire chief of Darlington, NE England. for many years. He told me many wonderful fireman's stories, and I, much younger than him and then with a good memory, was aware he never told me the same story twice until he died in his 90's, and now he's in the churchyard next door. Sadly, aged 59, I can't remember the stories. I am mortified.

I do know that my mother-in-law, now 78, jumped off the hose-drying tower to be caught in a blanket to provide exercise for his troops.

What heroes!

[calr]

I used to have a couple of those embroidered flag patches but they have slipped through the cracks. I haven't seen them for awhile.

I really like this shot. The composition is great. The retired fireman riding in what appears to be a retired fire truck is great.

Cal

[Walter C]

Looks like it could be a scene in the Wax Museum. Nice shot.

[DMJJR]

Walter C wrote:

Looks like it could be a scene in the Wax Museum. Nice shot.

Thanks for the kind words-these guys don't get enough credit-they run intoburning buildings while everyone else is running out.