My first name is mike . I have been a fireman for over 16 years. And was a police officer for a little less than 2 years before that. I was introduced to free republic by my brother John . He perished in the World trade center attack,and so was one of the first soldiers to fall in the war against terrorism . I never posted before 10 /28/ 2001 . I was glad to lurk and be directed to certain threads by John .I felt he would want me to pick up where he left off. Maybe I can do him Justice. " If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace.We seek not your council, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you.May your chains set lightly upon you; and may posterity forget ye were our countrymen." ~ SAMUAL ADAMS (yours truly Mike Moran)