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Show Thursday, December 11, 2008 American fork Citizen Page 7 The inherent goodness of people Staff Sgt. Brock Jones iven the current state of the I pZwodd, it's easy to begin to lose t j confidence in our human race. i we see NOTES FROM IRAQ -so much anger and ;hate and indifference indiffer-ence that we begin to believe those attitudes at-titudes and emotions define what it means to be human, and that showing kindness and reason and forgiveness dare I say even love seems somehow antiquated and weak. It is easy to come to the conclusion con-clusion that kindness and compassion will get you nowhere in life. As a soldier, it is especially easy to lose faith in humanity when you see much of bloodshed and hatred. You only have to witness one scene of hate-inspired carnage to begin to question ques-tion the idea of the inherent goodness of people. Even with the number of daily attacks in Baghdad being at their lowest since the war began, you can still sense the immensely contentious attitudes between religious and political factions throughout the country. There have been times when I have felt let down by the world and the people in it, when my belief in the general goodness of people has been shaken. But this week, as I have traveled home for two weeks of leave and a much-needed break from the rigors of deployment, I was reminded that there is still much good in the human heart. While we taxied toward the gate after arrhJng at Dallas-Fort Worth International Interna-tional Airport following many days of transient living and travel, we were greeted by the airport fire department with a salute of sorts as they hosed down our plane with water as a symbolic welcome wel-come home. Following the briefings regarding the rules and regulations of leave, and after completing the needed paperwork, we were given directions on where to go to catch our next flights. As we made our way to catch the shuttle buses to other terminals, we were greeted by a large crowd of smiling people, clapping and cheering and welcoming us home. Veterans Vet-erans old and young with their military service-themed ball caps, fathers and mothers and their families, Boy Scouts in their tan uniforms, little girls and boys waving flags, and grandmothers and grandfathers all had gathered to welcome us home. They cheered and thanked us for serving. They held out their hands for a shake or high-five. They showered us with "welcome homes" and "God bless yous" and water bottles, candy bars and goody bags. I even saw one woman who was crying. I was touched by this group of strangers. strang-ers. These people didn't know me, or any of us for that matter. We were simply passing through on our way to catch flights to various places around the country, and still they came to cheer our return and to thank us for serving. They had willingly given of their time, perhaps the most valuable thing they could give, to welcome home a few hundred weary soldiers they would likely never see again. We had gotten off the plane tired and worn-out from months of constant high-tempo high-tempo work, and were leaving there somewhat revived and rejuvenated, having received a welcome home fit for kings. I caught the final leg of my flight home a few hours later, still wondering why people would come to welcome home strangers, soldiers whose job requires them to live for a time in a strange land. Even now, a few days after passing through Dallas, I don't know exactly why those people were there, and their reasons rea-sons are surely many and varied. But the impact of such a moment, at least for me, has been to remind me again that people are, for the most part, inherently good. Keep the holidays safe: Know your life-saving skills THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS Each year over a half million Americans die from heart attack, at-tack, sudden cardiac arrest and cardiovascular disease. Many of these could be prevented by early recognition and early access ac-cess to advanced medical care. A recent study by the Center for Disease Control reported that less than 17 percent of American men would recognize recog-nize the signs of a heart attack. "Several years ago," said Ed Hall, health and safety director for the Mountain Valley Chapter Chap-ter of the American Red Cross, "I realized my father was having hav-ing a heart attack. I insisted that he go to the emergency room to be checked out and was later told by the doctor this my action most likely saved his life." Heart attack and sudden cardiac death are not limited to the elderly. Each year thousands thou-sands of middle school and high school athletes die from SCD caused by an underlying health condition or sharp impact im-pact to the chest. Studies show that the quicker full CPR is initiated ini-tiated in a cardiac emergency the better the victim's chance of survival "CPR is a skill anyone can learn," said Wendy McGee a local EMT and Red Cross instructor. in-structor. "I would recommend that everyone take a class and become certified." Safety tips It truly is the most wonderful wonder-ful time of the year. Time to let food, revelry, presents and merriment meld into another happy holiday. While you are making holiday memories that will last forever, the American Red Cross wants you to keep in mind the best holiday is a safe holiday. It's easy to plan a happy and safe holiday when you use these Red Cross tips as your guide: I Be a lifesaver during the holidays and always. 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I Make sure your sitter's safe. Baby-sitters are at a premium pre-mium during the holidays, but you still want to make sure you are leaving your little ones in capable hands. Look for a sitter that is Red Cross certified. certi-fied. If your favorite sitter is not Red Cross trained, there is still time before the office par-, ty. Consider giving her or him a gift certificate to a course as an early present. BUAP Pfer 5Q flxxtel choosy ftpm wacrunei for very prtpepoir$ Interest and kia lave) Wfflld1ESIfiE& Obituaries MORE ON PAGE 6 Reed Campbell Bullock """' I""" "" I i i V r - - i.,...J ,,fk- t -mi. Reed Campbell Bullock, 88, passed away on December 8, 2008 at the Beehive Bee-hive Home in American Fork, Utah. He was born to Harold Campbell and Ivy Agnus Peterson Bullock Bull-ock on July 14, 1920. He mar ried Kathreen Elizabeth Currie on July 16, 1940 in Evanston, Wyoming. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Temple on March 3, 1950. To their union they had eight sons and four daughters. He worked for Geneva Steel for 34 years and served in the Army during W.W.II. He enjoyed gardening, farming, hunting, traveling and he had a great sense of humor. He especially loved sports. He was loved by everyone and he served a mission with his wife in the Phillipians and they also served in the Manilla Temple, the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples. Reed was a teacher at the Utah Development Center for 16 years and loved serving the patrons there. Reed is survived by eight sons; Dan (Norma), Anoka, Minnesota, David (Kathy), Fairfax, Iowa, Douglas Paul (Tonya), Squamish, Washington, Steven, Mountain Home, Idaho, Jon (Sharee), Lin-don; Lin-don; Michael (Orpha), American Fork; Joseph, Heriman; Randy (Diana), Sandy; three daughters; Bonnie McKinney, American Fork; Denese Bullock, American Fork; Marcie (Mike) Hold-erness, Hold-erness, New Plymouth, Idaho; 127 grandchildren & greatgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother; Larry (Joyce) Bullock Bull-ock and sister; Carma Jansen; sister-in-law, Uintah Bullock, Salt Lake City; brother-in-law, Royal (Doody) Currie, Indianola, WA. Preceded in death by his wife Kathreen, daughter, Anita Baxter, Bax-ter, parents, and 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi Stake Center, 200 North Center Street. 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