Well, folks, the reason I posted is because like many others, I'll bash anybody when they deserve it, but ONLY those who do deserve it WHEN they deserve it. To me, it ain't nothin' but a little nibble on the behind when you screw up. And when I screw up, I expect an ass-chewing in return. Too often, this is the only type of "recognition" you guys get. I just figured that it's HIGH F*CKING TIME you guys got recognized for at least one (among literally countless others) times you guys come through for a largely un-caring public. The phrase you guys use most often after you have saved the life of a stranger at the risk of your own is "I was just doing my job." Well, this may be true, but I have seen (as have we all, but some people have a "selective" memory) quite a few instances where a COP, EMT, or a FF has gone WAY beyond "just doing their job." I just feel that you guys deserve a sincere "Thanks" on behalf of those of us who DO see & appreciate the OUTSTANDING work almost ALL of you people do. Well, since I'm an inarticulate *sshole, I can't think of anything else to say at the moment, so I'll finish by saying again, THANKS.