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Firefighters touched by anonymous letter of gratitude and snacks

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A woman anonymously left a handwritten letter and snacks at a fire station in Ulsan, South Korea, expressing gratitude.
  • The letter thanked firefighters for their help during her pregnancy and for their friendly interactions with her child.
  • Fire station staff were touched by the gesture and stated it motivated them to continue their work.

A heartwarming gesture of gratitude has touched the hearts of firefighters at the Sinjeong 119 Safety Center in Ulsan, South Korea. A woman, who identified herself as the mother of a child who loves fire trucks, anonymously left a package containing snacks and a handwritten letter.

I am always grateful for the greetings you give my child. On days when I receive such greetings, my mood is especially good.

โ€” Anonymous WomanIn a handwritten letter left for firefighters.

In her letter, the woman expressed deep appreciation for the firefighters' kindness, particularly noting their friendly greetings to her child. She recalled a time during her pregnancy when firefighters provided swift and reassuring assistance after she collapsed, enabling her to safely deliver her baby. This personal experience, coupled with the daily positive interactions, inspired her to express her thanks.

I am always grateful.

โ€” Anonymous WomanConcluding her letter of thanks to the firefighters.

"I am always grateful for the greetings you give my child," the letter read. "On days when I receive such greetings, my mood is especially good." The woman conveyed that the firefighters' actions during her pregnancy were instrumental in her healthy delivery, and she wanted to repay that kindness.

The warm letter and encouragement gave all the staff great strength.

โ€” Sinjeong 119 Safety Center representativeResponding to the anonymous gift and letter.

Staff at the Sinjeong 119 Safety Center were moved by the thoughtful gift and the sincere words. A representative stated that the letter and encouragement provided significant motivation to the entire team. They pledged to continue their commitment to protecting the lives and safety of citizens.

We will continue to do our best to protect the lives and safety of citizens.

โ€” Sinjeong 119 Safety Center representativePledging continued service after receiving the gesture.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.