Thanks to Fallbrook Fire Station 3

I would like to express my deepest gratitude for three special firemen who helped me this past week.

On Jan. 22, during one of the storms that drenched Fallbrook, my yard filled up fast, flooding into my garage and my home entry.

I called for help and three amazing young men came to my rescue: Tom Harrington, Collin Baker, and Matt Anderson. To my relief, they arrived and immediately assessed the situation. They set up a generator to pump the water away from the house, as the city drain on the curb was full.

They dug trenches to redirect water flow from the garage and entry. The heroes pulled out sand bags and placed them to help prevent further damage. I am 80 years old and cannot lift them.

The next morning, these incredible men returned to check in on me, reassure me, and see that all was well.

They did all possible in this storm. Those poor guys; I felt so sad to have them out in that mess. If I could reach into the sky and pick out three of the brightest stars, I would name them Tom Harrington, Collin Baker, and Matt Anderson. I hope they are recognized for their hard work in a challenging situation, and for their compassion and kindness to me.

Thank you. You are the best of the best, and I will never forget you, the three aces of Station 3. Thank you to Station 3 for such a great crew!

Jane McEwan