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Inspired to become a firefighter

By Gary DeVon • September 15, 2015 2:40 pm

Dear Editor,

Dear firefighters thank you for all you have done. You fight, save, and protect us all. You ROCK! When I grow up I want to be a firefighter, you have inspired me!

Thank you again,

Tapanga Mendoza, age 10

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