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A note of Thanks to the brave Rescue workers who work tirelessly to keep us safe!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

 

Since before the disaster that was dubbed “wicked hurricane Irma” by many BC students, hundreds of thousands of people volunteered their time to help with the rebuilding effort.

We at Her Campus Broward hope that everyone will join us in thanking the brave men and women of our fire, police, and emergency services departments for their valiant efforts in keeping us all safe under such dangerous times.  Let’s not, also, forget about the electric and cable company workers, and even our public officials, who continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety of all their returning residents.  

It has been a long and tiresome road, but as everyone begins to pick up the pieces of their lives Post “Wicked Irma,” let’s not forget that there are still so many people without homes due to the “Wicked Terror, that was Irma.”  As everyone begins to rebuild their lives, whenever you see one of these brave workers, please take just a moment to thank them for what they’re doing!  It does not have to be much more than a simple THANK YOU, pat on the back, hand shake, or even just a wave and a smile will go a long way.  However, you choose to do so, will help show them just how much we truly care, and that their efforts matter.  With another storm “Just around the river bend,” pardon the pun, there is just no way of knowing what’s next, but at least everyone can take some comfort in knowing that these brave fighters will continue in their efforts to ensure our safety for today, tomorrow, and always!  So, thank you for all that you do, keep up the good work, and above all stay safe everyone!

Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".
Ana Cedeno is a journalism major and campus correspondent for Broward College. Originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, she immigrated to the United States when she was twelve years old and continued her education in the sunny, politically contradictory, swamp state of Florida. She has since been published by both her college newspaper and the online grassroots journalism publication Rise Miami News. A fan of literature since age 6, she's an enthusiast of language and making her opinion known, while still hearing out the other side and keeping an open mind for growth.