 One
of the final things that happened was the ringing of the
bell.
They announced that radio traffic at 10:00am (the time of Neal's service
at St. Mary's) was halted for 1 minute of silence
followed by the official announcement that Neal was permanently 10-7 (Out
of Service) in Stafford County.
They then rang the bell, 5 short chimes three
times in succession... Signal 5-5-5
the international signal that lets firefighters know that one of their own
has been killed in the line of duty.
As I left, I kissed the casket and promised Neal
that our child would know who he was...
and there hasn't been one day in the last 13 months that I haven't said
his name to her.
Neal used to tell me... A promise is a promise... No Matter What.
God Bless
you Pooh... and May You Always Rest in Peace my Love
We all
continue to miss you....
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