Family Sends Gratitude to Local Firefighters

In July, Severn Patch reported on a that caused about $150,000 worth of damage. However, the most interesting part of the story was that a . 

Since then, the owners of the fire-damaged home, David and Jennifer Moore, have written a letter of thanks to the men and women of local fire departments for their hard work on the night of July 9. 

I want to thank Odenton Volunteer Company, the Severn Fire Station, Fort Meade Fire Station and Glen Burnie Fire Station No. 26, which all responded to my house fire. I couldn't express how thankful I am to you all.

I would also like to extend to the family of firefighter Ariel Jackson of Station 26 in south Glen Burnie how sorry I am. When he was trying to help fight the fire, he was hit by a black Mercedes while crossing the road.

The police department spokesman, Justin Mulcahy, said they were simply hoping to talk with the woman and that no criminal charges were being filed.

I also want to extend thanks of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glen Burnie and Heritage Harbor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation of Annapolis and the many people of the county for all their help and support. It shows there still are people who care and have the love in their hearts.

My family and I couldn't thank you all for what you have done for us.

--David and Jennifer Moore