Page 10 - Lubbock Senior Link Magazine Summer 2022 - Online Magazine
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that he had radioed about
       the fire.

       That’s when he looked
       down and noticed the
       radio mic cord dangling
       on the floorboard; it was
       unplugged. The Chief
       simply replied, “Well, it’s
       almost shift change.” Jerry
       worked many double
       shifts while with the fire
       department. He also ran
       a successful plumbing,
       heating/air conditioning
       company during his spare
       time. Being idle was never
       an option for Jerry Kelley.

       The life of a firefighter is
       often challenging. “There
       were many tragedies I
       had to face. Only my faith
       in the Good Lord got me
















































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