This letter was written about something that really concerns me. The volunteer Magnolia Fire Department and First Responders put on a hog roast and fund-raiser dance to raise money for some much needed equipment. This fund-raiser was given with the hopes that the community and surrounding areas the department serves would show their support and gratitude by attending or donating to this worthy cause; a donation that is tax deductible. Granted, Magnolia has a very small department but at times they are the first on a scene, which can make a big difference. The men and women who volunteer to your department have, at times, given up going to their paying jobs or have left the same jobs to answer a call when needed to help the people of this community. I wonder what the feelings would be if at some time these services will not be there because the supplies or equipment needed to help or keep the volunteers safe is not available. A lot of time and effort was put in by the department setting up this fund-raiser. There was much dismay and disappointment by the few department members who were there that all their efforts were for naught to see that the community and other fire departments didn’t see fit to attend or donate to this worthy cause. To the few loyal members of the community who donated or attended, I extend to you a large Thank You. I, for one, also thank you for being there even though you can’t respond to my home.Judy DeGrootMagnolia
