are you sure that they are being paid? If so, it’s a travesty. I’m all for honoring them when they die, but that’s a personal thing. Whoever is off that day can jump in a car and go honor the dead firefighter. We don’t need professional mourners.
What happens when a soldier/marine etc dies? My grandad was a firefighter and to be honest, when one of them dies like that in the line of duty, I believe they are entitled to the same honour and respect as a serviceman who is KIA...
“are you sure that they are being paid? If so, it’s a travesty.”
I’m afraid that’s probably true. I’ve heard several versions of the dialog below from the state workers over the years. “Are you going to Phil’s funeral on Saturday?”
“Saturday! Heck no. Why didn’t they hold in Friday or Monday so I could take the day off with pay?”