tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post2785298776389124322..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: HOMETOWN HEROES By Catherine Lanigan Pamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67553654490885317532015-08-07T14:57:14.428-07:002015-08-07T14:57:14.428-07:00Thanks, everyone! Hugs back at you all! :)Thanks, everyone! Hugs back at you all! :)Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-63996673578806090162015-08-04T20:14:18.920-07:002015-08-04T20:14:18.920-07:00Wonderful post, Catherine! I think we owe so much ...Wonderful post, Catherine! I think we owe so much to the men and women who put themselves in harm's way for us. We often take it for granted. And my virtual hugs are being shared with Rula during this difficult time! <3Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34260392690019051522015-08-04T12:08:37.356-07:002015-08-04T12:08:37.356-07:00For some reason, LIz, I have replied to you twice ...For some reason, LIz, I have replied to you twice and this is the third time, but my reply is not getting posted. Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments!! Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-73731181010242294722015-08-04T11:46:33.573-07:002015-08-04T11:46:33.573-07:00Hi, Muriel, you are so very sweet and I agree. He ...Hi, Muriel, you are so very sweet and I agree. He was (and is in heaven) very handsome. He was incredibly intelligent. Had a photographic memory, that I did NOT inherit...got a bit of dyslexia instead--like my mother and sister..I have to read things several times before I get it. And he was an attorney. He could quote Shakespeare and law books like crazy. I worked in his office for seven years. Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65846704130997834042015-08-04T11:04:45.373-07:002015-08-04T11:04:45.373-07:00Catherine, no wonder you're such a pretty lady...Catherine, no wonder you're such a pretty lady - your father is gorgeous! And you can see in his eyes the determination that kept him going on broken ankles. My dad was a hero, too. Didn't like to talk about it, but my mother gave me details. I love firemen. One local truck came to Ron's rescue when he had low blood sugar (25!) in the middle of the night and the ambulance crew Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-20187987909598530442015-08-04T10:29:17.393-07:002015-08-04T10:29:17.393-07:00Thank you so much, Leigh. I'm glad you like t...Thank you so much, Leigh. I'm glad you like the parades, too. They make me literally swell with pride. When my dad was a young father, he was in charge of the parade for many years. The parade is run by the Jaycees, the Junior Chamber of Commerce. My mother pitched in as a Jayshee, and I remember my dad riding in his red convertible one year. In the late 1980's I was Grand Parade Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29628399924480833332015-08-04T10:27:17.241-07:002015-08-04T10:27:17.241-07:00Roz, you are so sweet and we're all praying fo...Roz, you are so sweet and we're all praying for Rula and the family. It's been a difficult time for her in more ways than one.<br />I SOOOOO agree that our WWII vets...actually all our veterans are national treasures. Give your hubby a hug from me. He's the best!Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-75324554275276874262015-08-04T10:25:51.277-07:002015-08-04T10:25:51.277-07:00Pamela,
God bless your dad as well. WE ALL stand...Pamela, <br />God bless your dad as well. WE ALL stand on the shoulders of those before us, but too many people forget the sacrifices they made many times on a daily basis--all for our sakes for a free country that we take for granted. Thanks for stopping by, Pamela. These comments mean so much to me.Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-63594673992593225312015-08-04T10:00:34.019-07:002015-08-04T10:00:34.019-07:00You are a dear soul, Patricia. I adore your posts ...You are a dear soul, Patricia. I adore your posts and as you can tell, I am very proud of my father and his dedication to his country and this little town I now live in. He did so many things for the community as did my mother. I doubt I will ever live up to the high bar they set. Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-56734433608860367022015-08-04T09:57:42.008-07:002015-08-04T09:57:42.008-07:00Jill, I'm so impressed! God love you! And ble...Jill, I'm so impressed! God love you! And bless your work you doCatherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91474205812650787902015-08-04T09:56:22.452-07:002015-08-04T09:56:22.452-07:00Laurie, THANK YOU for bringing up the bravest of t...Laurie, THANK YOU for bringing up the bravest of the brave during 911. I wrote a book about just such a hero...not published yet...but someday. I think that time in our nation's history was so devastating that for most of it, we just can't pull ourselves to even think about it. God bless.Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37077704827571844082015-08-04T09:54:49.138-07:002015-08-04T09:54:49.138-07:00Carol, I'm so sorry to hear about your tragedy...Carol, I'm so sorry to hear about your tragedy there , but again thank GOD for your/our brave men and women who never cease to rally to the fight.Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-45914625090054769502015-08-04T09:18:42.931-07:002015-08-04T09:18:42.931-07:00Lovely post, Catherine. Your dad was a true hero. ...Lovely post, Catherine. Your dad was a true hero. Can't imagine what he went through. (waving hi to Carol here) I too am in Chattanooga so your tribute to those who protect us really touched my heart. I love small town Fourth of July parades. Went to one in Wyoming several summers ago and found it thrilling; also, the ones in Ohio when I lived there with horses and lawn tractors instead of Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17987822420577617622015-08-04T07:49:08.034-07:002015-08-04T07:49:08.034-07:00Sending prayers to Rula and her family. Catherine,...Sending prayers to Rula and her family. Catherine, WWII heroes like your father are national treasures. They fought in horrible conditions as do our men and women in the military today. My hubby was a marine and a volunteer fireman in our small Washington town at one point. We lived with the plectron (sp?) on in our bedroom every night, and he got called out many, many times. Love your post-rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65006818878251014082015-08-04T07:39:08.587-07:002015-08-04T07:39:08.587-07:00Excellent post :) I loved the photo of your dad. ...Excellent post :) I loved the photo of your dad. My dad was a hero, too.<br />My sister set the closet on fire when she was young… not a place for a teen to hide and smoke in her case LOL<br />I think cops need a whole lot more applause.<br />Rula, many many prayers are heading your way.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86094140598223148292015-08-04T07:38:33.763-07:002015-08-04T07:38:33.763-07:00This post and the comments brought tears to my eye...This post and the comments brought tears to my eyes. Your father was an amazing man. In my small town, there are many who put their lives on the line for us and I'm so thankful. And I'm thankful for the service men and women who keep this country free. <br />\My prayers are with you and your family, Rula!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-69901931694524789692015-08-04T07:12:50.042-07:002015-08-04T07:12:50.042-07:00We definitely do. I was getting hamburger at the m...We definitely do. I was getting hamburger at the meat counter in the local market one day when Steve looked up mid-weigh, said, "Sorry, Liz," and was gone--it was a call and there were no choices.<br />Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-23053678841501898952015-08-04T07:00:52.785-07:002015-08-04T07:00:52.785-07:00Beautiful post, Catherine. My prayers are with Rul...Beautiful post, Catherine. My prayers are with Rula and her family. <br />I love stories with home town heroes. I work for the police department, as a civilian, so I'm honored to work each day with heroes.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-24918409067955061592015-08-04T06:59:44.676-07:002015-08-04T06:59:44.676-07:00My deepest sympathies to you and your family Rula....My deepest sympathies to you and your family Rula. <br /><br />I have so much respect for our policemen and firemen. I know that the police get a bad wrap because of some of the things we've seen in the news lately, but I have to believe that most are committed to doing their job of keeping all of us safe, and I appreciate them. I always admire the dedication of firemen. I'll never Laurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251033150576051700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-45790013086891308892015-08-04T06:26:24.844-07:002015-08-04T06:26:24.844-07:00My sympathies, Rula. I'm glad we had a chance ...My sympathies, Rula. I'm glad we had a chance to meet in person and chat before you had to leave.<br /><br />Great post, Catherine. Tragedy struck close to home last month and I've got to say I'm proud of how we in Chattanooga rallied around the brave men and women who serve.Carrie Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196356052105424249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-44226464007384412042015-08-04T06:19:46.205-07:002015-08-04T06:19:46.205-07:00Thanks, Liz. I would imagine you have a lot of vol...Thanks, Liz. I would imagine you have a lot of volunteer firemen, etc. in your area. Thanks for stopping by! Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22226468653611509642015-08-04T05:25:02.756-07:002015-08-04T05:25:02.756-07:00Thanks, Kate. Someday, I will write my dad's s...Thanks, Kate. Someday, I will write my dad's story and though he's been dead over twenty years, I still get far too emotional to put it down on paper. It's one heck of a story, believe me. Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-76092691496599865302015-08-04T04:46:47.274-07:002015-08-04T04:46:47.274-07:00Thank you for the touching post, Catherine.
I hav...Thank you for the touching post, Catherine.<br /><br />I have a world of admiration for your father.<br /><br />I also admire and greatly appreciate the men and women who serve to protect us, whether it be in the military or police services. Their jobs have become only more challenging in today's society, and we don't express our appreciation to them nearly enough. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-62864458473739238942015-08-04T04:27:35.634-07:002015-08-04T04:27:35.634-07:00I always love home-town heroes, especially the vol...I always love home-town heroes, especially the volunteer ones. Great post. Our hearts are with you, Rula.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com