Especially "the powers that be"... Hear ye Hear ye!
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| The man himself off duty, on the sand in Venice. Photo by & Copyright Will Maguire 2012. |
Greetings Will and a very healthy, prosperous and happy New Year,
So, regarding the "Savage" vs " Warrior," I submit the following for our Lifeguard community to grapple with... as you will note, I've also taken on "watch the water,' and here come the arrows of righteous indignation."
Dear Lifeguard Teammates, I'd like to offer up for your consideration two thoughts:
1) change the name of the "Bronze Savage," to that of "Bronze Warrior.' Somehow I can't accept the idea that we are "Savages." The very nature of our responsibilities could never be dealt with by the Savage.
2) (and this might be difficult to get going) change our motto "Watch the Water," to "Keep your Focus," the very nature of the Lifeguard's responsibilities encompass all that happens on "My Beach." In listing some areas I'm certain to leave out many but how about Lost Children, major and minor first aids, boats drifting into the surf line, indecent exposure, the list, while not endless could go on.
So, I'm certain that many of our truly unique community have some thoughts in support, hopefully, and of course conversely.
Call me if you wish.
All the best,
Hal Dunnigan
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10-4, Harold. We hear you loud and clear. Perhaps our motto ought to be:
Watch The Water & Keep Your Focus!
Many thanks to Harold for all his years of service and for his steadfast loyalty and leadership to our tribe of ocean warriors.
Until next time.....
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