Last Friday, Malaysia was saddened by the news of our 6 brave firefighters that drowned whilst on a rescue mission. Knowing very well of the risk of the unforgiving water current,they jumped in anway without a second thought. Now leaving behind grieving families, widows, fatherless children. I’m sorry I didnt read more detail about the inccident. I just couldn’t. But you can read about it here : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-45742061
Coincidentally a new Malaysian movie just got released; PASKAL. Paskal is about a team of Malaysian special forces and their sacrifices are not only great but hard on them physically, mentally and emotionally. But on top of that their greatest sacrifice is leaving behind the people they love most.
Hearing about the sacrifice of the 6 firefighters and wathcing the movie Paskal, and seeing how with their families half hearted blessing in their jobs.. it just hit too close to home. I am a proud spouse to a person whom is in the force. Being with someone who is always leaving for days, coming and going at the crack of dawn. Family time is a luxury even a privillege to some, but yet they still get up put an assuring smile on their face and push through.
Please don’t misunderstand me. I do not mean every work or career is less important. Every work and career has it’s sacrifices and struggles. And I respect that. But I am only talking about the career that has impacted me and my family as I can relate to it more. And the family of the 6 firefighters.
Watching your husband get a call on oddly hours and he instantly kisses your forehead and says “i love you” and gets up and leaves... not knowing where he is going, how long will he be gone nor wheather he will come back with a beat still left in his heart. But... you as the wife, as the “underdog” you smile your biggest smile to accompany him and as much doa and prayer as you possibly can.
But what saddens me the most, is their line of work is rarely appericiated, morsely acknowledged. Mostly mistreated and ignored, untill something horrible happens like the tragic death of the 6 firefighters. Then only will the unsung heroes be heard.
Why don’t they quit? Stop what they are doing and just find another simpler job. A steady 9-5 job. When you work without money being your sole puprose it is a higher cause, one will never truly understand. Knowing the daily sacrifices and risks waiting for them, they still do it because they believe in a greater cause. Knowing not only their families are safe but other familes are safe as well. This is a greater cause.
So the next time you hear someone about to diss a person whom is in the force, stop them. Respect the sacrifices there are taking or the very least respect their families that willingly accept for coming second. Coming second for country and citizens.
Every work requires sacrifices, big and small. We sacrifice for causes that may be different but more or less the same. We fight we struggle we get up in the morning doing whatever it takes for the smiles and happiness of the people we love. So appericiate each other and what little time is gifted to us. You may never know when is the last time.
Have a beautiful day people, love hug and enjoy..
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