(...)

"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for the victims, and for commitment to that piece of cloth called the American flag."

"You're a genius"
said the angel.

The Lord looked somber
"I didn't put it there"
he said.

-- This story came to me while I was wandering the internet maze.
Whole credit to its author. --

(...)

Finally, the angel ran a finger across the cheek of the firefighter

"There's a leak"
the angel pronounced
"I told you that you were trying to put too much in this model"

"That's not a leak"
the Lord said,
"It's a tear"

"What's the tear for?"
asked the angel

(...)

(...)

"He is willing to put his life on the line every day to protect our homes and our loved ones from the devastating effects of fire, and sometimes, the honorable job of saving lives requires many firefighters to pay the ultimate price for their valor in the line of duty"

(...)

(...)

"This firefighter also has phenomenal personal control.

He can deal with fire scenes painted in hell, coax a trapped person or animal out of a burning building, and still go home and love his family.

Being a firefighter is one of bravery, loyalty and devotion to public service."

(...)

(...)

The angel circled the model of the firefighter very slowly
"Can it think?"
the angel asked

"You bet"
said the Lord

"It can tell you the elements of a hundred fires, the victims and rescues, and the importance of fire safety.... and still keep its sense of humor"

(...)