The True Citizen
P.O.Box 948
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2111

04/17/02

EDITOR:

On behalf of the Burke County EMA firefighters and chiefs that responded to the early morning fire at Edmund Burke Academy Sunday, April 14, 2002, I would like to thank Mr. Danny Jones, the board members, staff and families of the school for the hospitality and concern they showed us. It is rare that we receive food and drink from the recipients of services while on the scene.

I know under the leadership of Mr. Jones, and the cooperation he will receive from the board, the staff and the parents of the students, they will make it through the rest of this school year just fine.

I would also like to thank Chief Ronnie Baxley, Assistant Chief Robert Parrish and their firefighters for their assistance when we were in need.

Earl Porterfield, Director/Chief
Burke County EMA

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