Tuesday 10/16/2001 9:34:47am

Name: Sara Prazak

E-Mail Address: sara.m.prazak@usahq.unitedspacealliance.com

Comments: Jay, You will be sorely missed

Tuesday 10/16/2001 9:41:08am

Name: Friend

E-Mail Address: afigueroa77573@hotmail.com

Comments: I found this poem and thought that this describe Jay as a dedicated firefighter and an honor to the fire service across this fine nation.
WHAT IS A FIREFIGHTER
He's the guy next door-a man's man with the memory of a little boy.
He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and smoke and danger.
He's a guy like you and me with wants and worries and unfulfilled dreams.
Yet he stands taller then most of us.
He's a firefighter.
He puts it all on the line when the bell rings.
A firefighter is at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men.
He's a man who saves lives because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control.
He's responsive to a child’s laughter because his arms have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again
He's a man who appreciates the simple pleasures of life-hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers-a warm bed for bones and muscle compelled beyond feeling-the camaraderie of brave men-divine peace and selfless service of a job well done in the name of all men.
He doesn't wear buttons or wave flags or shout obscenities.
When he marches, it is to honor a fallen comrade.
He doesn't preach the brotherhood of men.
HE LIVES IT!!

Tuesday 10/16/2001 10:09:48am

Name: Calvin Hood & Family

E-mail Address: CHOOD@UNITEDGALVANIZING.COM
City State or Country: Houston, Texas

Comments: My families deepest sympathy go to HFD and Jay's family. Jay joined Cypress Creek Fire shortly after I retired as Fire Chief, but his impact on Cypress Creek and my family will be everlasting. Peace.........

Tuesday 10/16/2001 10:11:14am

Name: Donnie Woods (USMC active duty)

e-mail Address: usmcwoods@aol.com
City State or Country: Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC

Comments: On behalf of the USMC I would like to send my condolences out to everyone who is affected by the tragic loss. I'll keep everyone in my prayers that this tragic incident has affected.

sincerely

LCpl Woods USMC

Tuesday 10/16/2001 11:18:49am

Name: Andy Dubick

E-mail Address: aedubick@fs.fed

Comments: Our thoughts and prayers are with you over your recent loss.

Tuesday 10/16/2001 11:19:16am

Name: D P

Address: dp39@hotmail.com
City State or Country: Houston Texas

Comments: *excerpt from "Call of the Guardian"*
I stand steely tall along the sad blue line
As those who gave with greater love
Pass highly by...

And tomorrow and tomorrow I will stand this watch,
Ever aware, ever vigilant, waiting for a distant toll to call me.

O, I ride as a guardian of the night, toward the far away glow
Of my destiny, dauntless, duty bound,
Endeavoring to a life fully-lived within the grasp of mortality.
And when my watch is over; when my tour is ended
And I am finally called home

To the embrace of my gentle guardian, I will ride again.

Racing through the heavens, oh so swiftly

For I will ride there in glory,

With angels’ escort, aboard a screaming red chariot of honor.

Lt. Robert E. Higgins, FDNY

E-Mail Address: rolp@idc1.com
City State or Country: Houston, Texas

E-Mail Address: prvanwijk@hotmail.com
City State or Country: Houston Texas Referred By: HFD home page

Comments: Thank you Jay for your camaraderie and wisdom during our days at the Kingwood volunteer fire department. You will be missed.