The special few

There is a reason why our team does not just chase storms. The disaster recovery work we have done over the years has been rewarding, not because you feel like you helped the "unfortunate" victims, but because you become a part of a great remnant of people that are scattered throughout this country. These are people like firefighters, EMT's, construction workers, remodelers, emergency management officials, pet rescue technicians and linemen.

These people that we meet are amazing individuals with an incredible sense of duty and pride. Their goal is to truly RESTORE not just the damaged and ravaged regions, but to restore the mind and soul and hearts of those that have fallen victim to disaster.

I was on one of the forums in Texas today and saw this post and it made me want to blog it out to you all right away so you could see how cool these folks are. I got to spend time with Linemen in North Carolina last year and they are a group of dedicated men and women...special people that take a lot of grief from folks when the power is out. Know thi: if they can get it on, they will, and if it is out, they are not sitting around doing nothing on a union break.

Here's the post I saw:

I Want all of you to know that Pike Electric and Ga Power Transmission crews are headed your way now by police escort to repair the main Transmission lines on the island. These guys have been traveling for the past 2 days and have been sleeping in their trucks. They are all anxious to help you guys recover and I hope that in whatever capacity you can that you will help them to find a place to lay their heads. They will be working 16 hour days and are the best of the best coming to get you all up and running again. If you see Pike or Ga Power employees let them know we are all thinking about them here at home. We wish you the best and as I get more specific info I will report.
Amy Long
Proud Ga Linemans Wife