Thursday, February 12, 2009

Proud to be an Australian !

I've always been proud to be an Australian, but never more so than now. Donations for the bushfire victims have exceeded $50 Million and continues to increase, and the generosity of strangers literally brings tears to my eyes.

On the news footage of the bushfires I've seen truck loads of donated food being delivered; mountains of clothing, bedding and other necessities; volunteer carers entertaining children; and volunteers cooking and serving hundreds of meals.

And then there is the work of our brave and wonderful fire fighters, wildlife carers, vets and medical staff.

True Australian human spirit...absolutely amazing ! Makes me so PROUD, PROUD, PROUD !!

And don't you agree that this picture should be sculpted in bronze as a memorial to all of the victims of the bushfires (human and animal), and as a tribute to our wonderful firefighters ?

It represents true Australian human spirit. It represents kindness and generosity, respect and love. It reminds us to remember our wildlife and those who cannot fend for themselves. It shows that real heros don't just exist in fairytales. It prompts us to remember those we have lost, and those who've fought so hard to save them. It reminds me why I am so proud to be Australian.

Firefighter David Tree gives Sam a drink and saves her life

Beautiful Sam on the road to recovery

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

cin hope you are all well you was talkin about ANGELS in another post well I just found one on here and its (you cin ). we been followin the fires on the news here in UK . your last post got to me and made me cry .love to all nessa.xxx

Anonymous said...

Awwww!!

That is very heartwarming!

Ginny said...

great idea to immortalise that image...i agree i'm EXTREMELY proud to be an aussie at the moment :0)