My niece's husband was just killed in a

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40. Thoughts and prayers, by the truck load.

Yeah.

Male, 39, risk taking, adrenalin rush sport, no thought to personal responsibility or consequences if things go wrong.

It's all far too common.

Wake up guys, a simple 'No, too risky, not doing it!' style caution needed.

[Above not meant as a criticism. Just a heads up to all the young male heads of households out there. ]

Watched the televised service for all those who died in the Australian bush fires.
Row of lit candles, one for each death.
Among them were the 3 American crew of a water bomber.

The service brought tears to my eyes.

Watching the relatives lay flowers brought home how many lives these deaths affect.

Thoughts and prayers out to all those, especially to the relatives of those Americans who were here to help.