My brother started as an Explorer with the WF Police Dept when he was in high school… but some people ( including my mama) convinced him to try the WF Fire Dept Junior Volunteer Program. He reluctantly did. And fell in love. After three years of volunteering, Jonathan entered a grueling Recruit Academy with the Wake Forest Fire Department in January and just graduated with an average of 95 (correct me if I am wrong.) Friday night we were fortunate enough to make it to his graduation and hear the chiefs and captains sing the praises of the nine graduates. I was hoping we would make it, and since Cana arrived early, we did! Our Uncle Chuck and cousin Gary, also Firefighters, drove all Thursday night from Florida to be here for this special ceremony. Jonathan was so honored and the three have a new bond. Jonathan will be stationed on the Ladder truck starting next week. 
Jonathan, we can’t picture you doing anything else as your main career. We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Grandma and her firefighting boys.
