In honor of Scott Jones, a salute to first responders

They do the opposite when trouble pops up. Unlike most of us, looking for the quickest way out, they are the ones running toward the danger.

There is only one thing they never expect to find when they arrive.

That would be one of their own.

At a time when they are reeling from the loss of Scott Jones, we used our editorial page today to offer an appreciation of what these unsung heroes do every day, and the value they present to so many towns.

In effect, they are the backbone of our communities.

You can read our editorial here.

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