Byron Watkins:
CLASS OF 2006
Dearborn High SchoolClass of 2006
Dearborn, MO
Byron's Story
Byron is from Trimble, Missouri. Byron's schools include Dearborn High School. Byron works(ed) at Smithville Area Fire Protection District.
Music Byron likes includes AC/DC, The Jeremy Nichols Band. Movies Byron likes include BURN: One Year on the Frontlines of the Battle to Save Detroit, Ladder 49. TV shows Byron likes include FOX 4 News Nightside.
One of Byron's favorite quotes is:"FIREMAN'S LIFE
A fireman's life is one big surprise,
Usually he laughs, sometimes he cries.
There's always stress, toil and strife,
Hoping he's good enough to save just one life.
His wife understands, when he misses dinner,
If he runs out of church, don't think he's a sinner.
Answering a call, is tops on his list,
Regretting each one he's ever missed.
He tries and tries, but can't make us see,
The happiest men, still work for free.
Jumping from bed, fighting the cold,
Knowing what to do, without being told.
He rushes to the station, jumps on a truck.
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Putting his life on the line, for an unknown friend,
Hoping and praying, it won't be the end.
"The Bravest Men in the World", the title is fitting,
They all do their best, never come close to quitting.
Next time you see them, all their lights blinking,
Take just a minute, to think what they're thinking.
It's a hard job, so show them you care,
And help them out, with a little prayer.
-- Daniel S. Driscoll. --
FIREMAN'S PRAYER
When I'm called to duty God
wherever flames may rage
give me strength to save a life
whatever be its age
Help me to embrace a little child
before it is too late
or save an older person from
the horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert
to hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me
to guard my neighbor and
protect his property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life
bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife".
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