tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post8861855724654359750..comments2024-03-11T05:03:14.020-07:00Comments on Ernie's Place: Branscomb Retires from the Redway Volunteer Fire DepartmentErnie Branscombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06391160783604462511noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-92067602386121920302012-09-03T19:23:11.180-07:002012-09-03T19:23:11.180-07:00WOW my whole life you ave always been a volunteer....WOW my whole life you ave always been a volunteer....So many fond memories I have of the BBQ with you...organizing pictures and riding around in the la france to let ppl know about the BBQ funtimes! Thank you for all your many many years of service. You will surely be missed! Thank you Ernie ;)Deborah Saulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314391963224808754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-66857454670413064112012-08-31T16:23:45.147-07:002012-08-31T16:23:45.147-07:00Well done, Ernie! From my day to the day before
y...Well done, Ernie! From my day to the day before <br />yesterday you've been on hand when it counts.Gordon Inkeleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457336314246344460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-63991591039646587812012-08-10T21:34:04.409-07:002012-08-10T21:34:04.409-07:00Thanks Chief! As you know, it was a heck of a fun ...Thanks Chief! As you know, it was a heck of a fun ride.Ernie Branscombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391160783604462511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-55796481074099838192012-08-09T10:13:15.169-07:002012-08-09T10:13:15.169-07:00Ernie, Thank you and the many, many other voluntee...Ernie, Thank you and the many, many other volunteers for serving. Volunteers are the backbone and strength of the fire service and the community. The amount of dedication and commitment to the community it takes to do what you have done over the past 39 years is enviable and much appreciated far beyond the boundaries of your district.<br /><br />Eel River Ernie, AKA Chief 1200 retiredEel River Ernienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-61924597261798680822012-08-08T18:37:13.950-07:002012-08-08T18:37:13.950-07:00I can only hope so Ernie. Those are some large boo...I can only hope so Ernie. Those are some large boots to fill, but I guess at 17 my feet are still growing.Johnathan Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-34381105906837565212012-08-08T11:30:46.469-07:002012-08-08T11:30:46.469-07:00"...you will be missed at the next big one.&q...<i>"...you will be missed at the next big one."</i><br /><br />Arrrgggh... Maybe I'll bring my lawn chair and watch. I'm seriously missing the whole scene.Ernie Branscombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391160783604462511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-18576635595130787282012-08-08T10:18:20.492-07:002012-08-08T10:18:20.492-07:00As a volunteer myself I have to say your service t...As a volunteer myself I have to say your service to the community is greatly appreciated, and while you will continue to serve the community in other ways you will be missed at the next big one.<br /><br />Thank YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-69136348841831697482012-08-07T20:53:13.780-07:002012-08-07T20:53:13.780-07:00You'll always be an asset to the community wit...You'll always be an asset to the community with your knowledge and good spirit Ernie.<br />Retiring is only a milestone. There's more to come.ImBlogCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114155503257613636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-87567298108075810322012-08-07T19:47:55.405-07:002012-08-07T19:47:55.405-07:00Ernie, I can't imagine the VFD without you. T...Ernie, I can't imagine the VFD without you. Thank you for all you've done over the years and for all that you will continue to do.<br /><br />KymKymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724133309876710731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-89844282804543666812012-08-07T16:14:47.523-07:002012-08-07T16:14:47.523-07:00Thank you for all you've done and did, Ernie. ...Thank you for all you've done and did, Ernie. Understanding the age game myself, I'll say that losing 'institutional experience' is always a big loss for those youngin's carrying on afterwards in your turnouts. Big boots to fill, indeed: size 39.skippynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-9411361651925157692012-08-07T14:28:39.541-07:002012-08-07T14:28:39.541-07:00Good job Johnathan, you are my new hero!
I enjoye...Good job Johnathan, you are my new hero!<br /><br />I enjoyed our visit at Lee Wilson's memorial in Laytonville. Maybe you can have a career like Lee had.Ernie Branscombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391160783604462511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-62664099223612593402012-08-06T22:26:36.596-07:002012-08-06T22:26:36.596-07:00That's my plan! In fact, im currently going th...That's my plan! In fact, im currently going through the process of getting into the city of Stocktons volunteer firefighting program. I passed their written and physical test, now i just need to pass a panel interview and go through their academy!Johnathan Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-2863844768840407202012-08-06T21:45:48.627-07:002012-08-06T21:45:48.627-07:00Johnathan
Stick with it! Someday you look back and...Johnathan<br />Stick with it! Someday you look back and realize that it is one of the most rewarding things that you can do. Since this article was in the paper numerous people have approached me with things that they remembered. I had a lot of people thank me for things that I had forgotten about, it gets to be a little humbling.<br /><br /> The training is tedious and difficult but very important. The hard part of the training is the continuous updating.<br /><br />Joel<br />Thank-you. Keep up the cartoon work. You have a great sense of humor!Ernie Branscombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391160783604462511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-72731397222732145042012-08-06T20:57:05.056-07:002012-08-06T20:57:05.056-07:00Thank you for your years of service, Ernie. What a...Thank you for your years of service, Ernie. What a great way you've chosen to give service to your community over the years.Joel Mielkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-924013241079711992.post-59775685547461371492012-08-06T18:29:04.536-07:002012-08-06T18:29:04.536-07:00Its funny that you mention that your leaving a spo...Its funny that you mention that your leaving a spot for the younger guys to fill. I just signed on as a volunteer a year ago last week with Herald Fire Department which is in the shadow of the old Rancho Seco nuclear plant south of Sacromento, and im loving every minute of it.Johnathan Wilsonnoreply@blogger.com