So throughout my life i have had many labels to pick me out of a crowd. The most common today is "Chief" and i find it amusing that hundreds if not thousands know me by that name, but I cant remember theirs!
I was thinking about this and thought I would share what they all mean to me.
Ricky - A very close circle which includes my Mother and Grandparents. My sister calls me Rick. The first thing that comes to mind is love of family.
Rich - A wider circle of friends. I think of comradery.
"TOP" (What the military calls the First Sergeant) - Service to others, caring for your troops, discipline and commitment.
Chief - Protector. Keeping my firefighters and community safe.
Uncle - Amazing nieces and nephews that I always can't wait to see.
Brother - I have three awesome brothers and a sister, we are there for each other.
Dad - My greatest accomplishment and source of pride. Hopes that they will do better than I. People probably get tired of me bragging about my two daughters and three sons. But I am so proud of the men and women they have become.
Papa - 220 lbs of firefighter who has been to hell and back, solid as a rock through unspeakable events and 5 beautiful girls can turn me into a bucket of mush by a mere glance. The feeling is pure joy and love.
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