We are writing to say how grateful we are for the wonderful response of this community to our recent house fire.

The Baker City Fire Department’s quick arrival greatly limited flame advance, starting with a blast of water from the street that quenched a lot of fire in the living room, and seeing it though to extinguishment.

This was followed by the Red Cross, Baker medics, the city manager, the fire marshal, and a wave of concerned friends and neighbors, with gifts of clothing, materials to board up the vacant windows, places to stay, and so much more.

This all reminds us of the widely-known quote from Mr. Rogers: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ ”

Thank you, Baker City helpers!

Marshall McComb and Donna Landon

Baker City