Today I was donating some food at the white tent for our local refugees here in our town/area (Otwock). I asked this man if I could take his picture. I explained that I write a blog.

He was fascinated by that - and said “Ok”, I could take his photo. Then he told me he was a volunteer fireman and had been for years and years.

He had a request.

He would love a ‘patch’ from a USA fireman/fire station/firemen’s organization.

Is that even possible? Could we get him one (or more)?

I told him I’d ask.

Can any of you help me?

I’d love it if we could get him more than one - if they have various towns with their own patches - that would be so cool!

He went on to tell me that he’d been volunteering for the town’s fire station for years, but he is retired now from work - but still volunteers.

I do know that I’ve been taking food here all week and each time he has been there so he’s definitely one of the regular volunteers.

If you can - please mail it/them directly to me here in Poland - I’ll send you a piece of Polish fabric in return. :)

Becky Petersen

ul. Wiazowska 75b

05-420 Jozefow

POLAND

If you can just slip it into an envelope, I’d appreciate it - and if they ask you to put an amount on it (value), please put $0 so that I don’t have to pay customs/duty. Just put that it is a gift and value is $0 - even if they pressure you to put an amount.

Thanks! I’m sure at least one of you could help me!

Be sure to check out what my sis has for you in the store here!

Here’s one of the beauties we have!