For example, examples of understatement can be found in the Old English epics like Beowulf as well as Ancient Greek texts by Homer. Sometimes authors use understatement for humorous reasons, though more often it is a technique for minimizing one thing thereby emphasizing another.
Thursday, May 4, 2017 is Firefighters' Day 2017. 12/15 National Firefighters Day - Celebrate the Date Ecard ... Firefightersâ Day remembers the dedication, gallantry and need for firefighters from around the globe.
Today is First Responder Appreciation Day in 23 states, thanks to the hard work of M Katherine Raab Eagan. The day, while significant as it represents a day where first responders came together to rescue children during the shooting at Platte Canyon High School, is just one day where we should all show respect for our first responders.