Thank You Message from Chief Deisenroth January 4th, 2013
The West Webster Fire District family would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to our loving and caring community. We are enormously overwhelmed with the generosity of each and every one of you and as unbelievably amazing as you have all been, we should not be surprised. We have witnessed the true meanings of honor, community, brother and sisterhood, and family. Our family extends well beyond our firehouse and our community well beyond Webster!
To thank you all for each and every gift of love you have given would be impossible as we are still learning of the many ways people have shown and continue to show their support. You have visited our home with cards, monetary gifts, food and drinks, flowers, candles, teddy bears, plaques, hand-crafted crosses, drawings, and even coffee and treats from Abbott’s. Facebook Groups have been formed by many to show support, share comforting words and pictures, and even arrange for transportation and housing for the funeral services. We notice signs in front yards and we see your flags are lowered. We notice when you tell us to be safe and we know those words hold more weight than anyone could ever explain. We appreciate each and every person who stood outside to watch the funeral processions and every vehicle that stopped on the side of the road. We saw flags waving, people saluting, hands over hearts, and we have seen so many tears. Each and every one of you not only reminded us but also taught us what it truly means to be a strong and loving community.
Brothers and sisters came from all over, including other countries, to pay their respects and to share in our grief. Each and every one of you not only reminded us but also taught us what Brotherhood/Sisterhood truly means.
You have prayed for us and with us and we know that you will continue to pray, as will we.
“Thank you” doesn’t begin to express our appreciation to all of you. Please know that the good you have all shown will always be remembered and cherished by all of us. You have truly honored our brothers!
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the various media outlets for respecting the wishes of the families through this difficult time. We appreciate them working with us to make sure the highest level of respect was shown during all of the events that they attended.
May you all have a safe and happy 2013.
James Deisenroth
District Chief
West Webster Fire District
5 Responses
Sharon Hunt Says:
I had the privilege to help at the firehouse and school. As a North Greece Ladies Auxiliary member, I have been involved in many funerals. To all the personnel that had to plan and also morn…you all did one hell of a job. I am proud to say I have a son-in-law that works with you. I hope that each day helps you heal, but will never forget. 
Cindy (Gentle) Seiffert Says:
I do not know if you remember me from the Webster High School graduating class of 1989, but I do remember you. We were not friends, although I am sure we exchanged pleasantries at one point or another. I just wanted to share that I saw your eulogy at Mike Chiapperini’s funeral, and was struck by your message as well as your composure. You maintained your professionalism as Chief of the West Webster Fire District, while expressing deep emotion toward your mentor and friend. This is not easily done. And now your words of thank you given here are also heart-felt and well-written. Many times we do not get the opportunity to see what becomes of the school boys and girls with whom we grow up. In your case I see a boy who became a strong, caring, and decent man. I believe West Webster is in good hands. Thank you.
Laura Caldwell Says:
I am so proud to live in West Webster. Life may be “worth living” in Webster (which is true), but living in West Webster is the best! Thank you W.W. Fire Department and to the Webster police for all you do for us! God bless you and keep you all.
Captain Kevin C. Ross Says:
Dear Chief Deisenroth and all of the Men & Women of The West Webster Fire Department I would like to thank you. It was a privilege to attend and pay homage to our brothers Past Chief Mike Chiapperini and Firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka, they will as be in my thoughts and prayers, as well as Firefighter Theodore Scardino and Firefighter Hofstetter. May God Keep You Safe My Brothers and Sisters.
Dorothy and Gene Faucz Says:
Jim. What a article. You sure must have had a heavy heart to write all of this, As I have said in the past I wish we were there but too far but all the emails and facebook articles keep us as if we were there, love to all the figefighters there. Eugene firefighter 109 and Dorothy firefighter 121 Faucz
