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Say "I Love You"

Jonathan Tyrrell was trapped in a burning furniture store, speaking on the phone to the fire department dispatcher who told him help was on the way. Jonathan was to stay down low and keep tapping on the wall with his hammer.

"Please don't be long" Tyrrell said, "I've got a wife and kids". He spoke about that which was most important to him. Shortly after, he was rescued.

However, in the same building a group of 9 firefighters were cut off from their escape route and called "Mayday" to dispatchers. Soon the firefighters realized that they could not be rescued. A voice was transmitted over the radio saying, "I love you". It may have been one speaking on behalf of all the others, but whoever spoke the message was clear - with his last words he wanted his love communicated to the people he cared for.

Next a prayer was spoken over the radio ending with "In Jesus name, amen.".

The radio went silent.

Nine firemen died.

Do you make it a practice to tell others that you love them, appreciate or admire them? We need to be more open and not wait until they are the last words. Words of affection, sincerely spoken, should be part of our daily communication.

I can do better - maybe you can, too!!!

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Posted by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ on 02/11/2008 02:54 PM

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16 Comments on Say "I Love You"

Kathleen, such a sad story. I couldn't get out of the house without a kiss, hug and an ' I love you' from my dad. It's the same with my girls to this day. You never know if the last time you see someone is the last time.

02/11/2008 04:52 PM

by Debbie Malone, Realtor (R), Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake, VA (RE/MAX 1st Olympic)

We can all always do better Kathleen and do need the constant reminders, as you've given here. There is nothing else tha matters more.

And Debbie, I'm certain with that kind of input in your life, that's why you're the marvelous person you are!

Thanks Kathleen

02/11/2008 05:10 PM

by Deborah Pearce - Living Spaces - Kelowna Home Staging & Interior Design (Living Spaces Interiors & Home Staging)

Debbie - I visited my Dad in the nursing home for lunch and that night he died.

You never know if the last time you see someone is the last time.

02/11/2008 10:35 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Deborah - thanks for checking in , I am reminding myself as well.

02/11/2008 10:36 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Hi Kathleen -- wow, this drives it home in a powerful way. Three words of such power and lasting meaning, I love you. Jesus had the same for us when He died, "It is finished." God bless you for your sensitive post.

02/12/2008 08:57 AM

by Terry Rasner-Yacenda, ABR, GRI (Dickson Realty)

Terry, What love that He should die for me - blessings right back at you

02/12/2008 09:50 AM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

GREAT post, Kath!!!

How many are able (EVERYONE) to communicate this to everyone they care about...how many do?

02/12/2008 10:03 AM

by Central Florida real estate - Alexander Harb PSEM®, E-Agent® (Beach and Luxury Realty Inc.)

Alexander - You are right - if we all just did what we were able to do and then let the other things that we can't do go ................................

02/12/2008 04:20 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

This is something that has been on my mind lately, Enjoy the moment and hug your loved ones for we never know what will happen tomorrow! Having lost family to sudden unexpected deaths, sometime I try to remember to not take my loved ones for granted.... But as for PMS week,, there is no guarantees.

Thank God , Jesus died for our sins!

02/13/2008 01:59 AM

by Mary Thomas PV,Torr,Beach Cities,Pas,Realtor & more* (Remax PV and Execs Realty)

Mary, OK - I understand the opt out clause for PMS week :-)

02/13/2008 12:04 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

OMG! What a story!!!! I certainly could do better on the I love yous... What a reminder.

02/13/2008 12:26 PM

by Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision)

It is a true story - so sad.

But we can all do better.

02/13/2008 07:06 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Kathleen--Great post.....When I had my first child, my brother gave me only one piece of advice..."Make sure you tell him you love him everyday." I do, and always will. My other half is a fireman...I have thought about this scenerio...I try not to think to hard.

02/14/2008 09:27 AM

by Robin Ganong (Chris Clemans Sotheby's International Realty)

Kathleen, what a great post and a great reminder. Life is so short and so precious, we never know when it will be our last to say everything we want to say.

02/22/2008 03:34 PM

by Gary White~ Grand Rapids Real Estate, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan)

Robin - there you go, tell them and show them everyday so there is never a doubt. - thanks.

My dad was a volunteer fireman for 45 years.

02/22/2008 05:59 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

Gary - tell them now and keep right on telling them, until you can't anymore.

02/22/2008 06:00 PM

by Kathleen Lordbock- HSE,RESA,SEA,SD ~Minnesota Home Stager~ (Re$ale Design & Home Staging)

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