My daughters school has an assembly today to honor and thank the first responders (fire, EMS, and police) for the 9/11/01 attacks. They've asked any parent that is a firefight, EMT, or police officer to please wear their uniforms to show support.
Pretty cool, I think, there are actually going to be some of the first responders from NY here today, I'm so excited!!
Anyway, when 9/11 happened, I was an EMT at the time (actually in my EMT class that day), and I was thinking of wearing my EMT shirt, the exact same shirt I was wearing the day it happened.
Would that be okay? Or no, since I'm not a certified EMT anymore? I just don't want to offend anyone, I want to be supportive, that's all.
Oh no, I wouldn't be fishing for honors, like I said, they asked parents to dress in uniform if they've served... I just didn't know if, since I'm not anymore, that it would be appropriate...
And no, I wasn't sent to NY to help, but we did volunteer our time out of state since other states sent people up there when it happened, so I guess in a sense, we helped the people helping...
I don't know! Any other time I wouldn't think twice about this, LOL
Just because you aren't doing it any longer doesn't mean you didn't take the time, blood and sweat to get it done. I wouldn't balk at a retired solider, policeman or fireman wearing it. What's the difference between that and a retired EMT?
I say wear it! You are doing it to show support, to show that you remember the day, that you are honoring all those affected by that day. I don't think it's rude at all.
You were a 1st responder at the time. You earned your right to wear that shirt. WWII Vets still put on thier uniforms and they are no longer soldiers. Besides, this is very personal. If wearing that shirt takes you back to that day and is part of your tribute, then noone elses opinion matters. Another way to look at it is as a fan. I wear Dirk Nowitzkis jersey and I've never been a Mav! I wear it to show my support.
I think it's more appropriate for you to wear your EMT shirt than someone who became and EMT AFTER the 9/11 attacks. You were an EMT at the time. You're going to wear the exact same shirt you were wearing the day it happened. I think that says it all.
Someone who became an EMT after the 9/11 attacks--it sounds more like THEY would be the ones fishing for an honor they didn't earn.
When you honor vets for a war, you honor the ones who served during the war, not those who entered the service after the war.
Wear it, be proud and show support!
co-mama, wear that shirt with pride! if you already did, then good for you!
you served and we all appreciate you, even though it is a past career now.
it also would connect you to these people, so i really hope you decide to.
You've totally earned it!! Wear it!! :o)
Wear the uniform and be proud and let others enjoy your presence.
Good luck to you and yours.
WEAR IT! You earned it. You're all good.
There isn't going to be some MASTER LIST of who is a first responder.
Just as long as it's not some cheesy Halloween costume like a naughty cop or nurse. LOL!
Hmmmm........that's a tough one.
I'm leaning more towards no, don't wear it because it might look like you are trying to get honor vs your real intent of showing support.
How long were you an EMT? I think they're asking for people currently serving or someone who served for many years and then maybe retired or something like that??
Just wear lots of red, white and blue instead!
Hmm, interesting question! I think if it was me, I'd like to wear it. And I don't think they would be offended, I do think they would feel supported. I say wear it. It's not as if you are pretending you were there.
Just because you've changed jobs doesn't mean you aren't still trained or that you can't be a first responder if you are on the scene first. I say wear it.
I say wear it! You were an EMT at the time - wear it with pride!!!!
I think I would call the local Fire Chief and ask. They would be the ones that would be the most offended if anyone was going to be.
wear it girl - just because you aren't now -doesn't mean you weren't THEN...they are honoring those from 2001 - NOT 2011....
GOOD LUCK!!
I think you should wear it. You support the first responders and the profession. My grandpa is no longer in the military or reserves, he's 88 years old and every Memorial Day, him and his group go to the local church and shoot their guns and wear some of their old uniforms... Support and Believe in the Cause!
You GO MOMMA!!!!
Wear it with honor and pride in memory of that day. What a wonderful event your school is putting on.
Good luck and best wishes at having a beautiful day sportin' your old uniform!! (don't forget the Kleenex!..it will be a tear jerker)
Do it, and to hell with what others think!
I am not currently a teacher, but I once was, and intend to be in the future, so I consider myself to be a teacher. It's one of my vocations.
I don't think it is rude at all. Go for it.
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Obviously the OP doesn't want to wear it just to "get honor", since she's here asking this question.
I say, go for it!
I hope you wore it! You were in service at the time, so it is appropriate!
Wear it and be proud.
I'd say that if you aren't actively doing the job then don't wear the clothing.
