Everyday heroes make community safe

To The Eagle:

One hundred and twenty five Washington State Law Enforcement Officers died in the line of duty in 2009. That number is the best number that Washington State has seen since 1959. So although these are senseless tragic deaths, I am proud that as a State we are safer and our communities are safer than ever before.

I am proud to serve you and this community, but my heart goes out to our local heroes who every day risk their lives to make our homes and community safe.

These are the men and women who leave their place of business, leave in the middle of dinner and even leave their warm bed at 3 a.m.

They get into that emergency response vehicle, the ambulance, fire truck or search and rescue vehicle taking hours from their family and personal life. And each time they respond, they risk not coming home.

These people volunteer their lives to us and this community and I want to say you are my heroes and I appreciate all of those who have given time in the past, those who are currently volunteering and those who will volunteer in the future. You make our community a great place to live.

Helen Coubra

Cathlamet