Comments for Gay Fire Fighters and Go Cups at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://www.theind.com Sat, 25 May 2013 13:29:52 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/re/6924-gay-fire-fighters-and-go-cups#comment-10767 Capt. Chauvin, Thank you for your comment. The friend who adopted your statue as a persona is not a fire fighter; he just thinks the figure looks gay. In fact, that was a running gag in Lafayette long before it became a Facebook phenomenon. But I'm sure it's not meant as a slight against the extraordinarily brave and committed men and women in your profession who serve our community so admirably. Keep up the good work! - Walter Pierce Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:33:38 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/6924-gay-fire-fighters-and-go-cups#comment-10762 Walter you call Lafayette Gay Fire Fighter using our statue as his logo homage? Webster’s dictionary defines homage as an expression of high regard, something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another. Our statue was constructed by the very men who it is meant to represent, men of courage who humbly served the citizens of Lafayette in the most dangerous public service. And by the way it predates the Village People by a long shot. I guess if a Gay U.S. Marine were to use the statue of the Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima as a logo it too would be homage in your eyes? After all, those men were all lined up touching front to rear as they raised the flag which is obviously meant to be interpreted as Gay, right? This statue was also meant to represent the men of courage who fought at Iwo Jima which was also pre-Village People. I question whether your real-life gay friend is really a Professional Firefighter who would denigrate the memory of those who served and sacrificed so much before him. For me both of the statues I’ve mentioned evoke a feeling of respect for the heroes they represent. That’s homage and there’s nothing Gay about it! - Fire Captain Donald Chauvin Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:18:05 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/6924-gay-fire-fighters-and-go-cups#comment-10539 Sorry, Walter this belongs in the Times, not the IND--there are other things you guys could investigate besides cops and "robbers" to have "fluff" articles like this count as headlines - queenbee Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:55:13 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/6924-gay-fire-fighters-and-go-cups#comment-10530 That was hilarious, Walter. Beautiful form, colorful comedy, fitting sarcasm. - Resident Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:32:05 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/6924-gay-fire-fighters-and-go-cups#comment-10522 Don't ask, Don't burn? - Krusty Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:25:23 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/6924-gay-fire-fighters-and-go-cups#comment-10506 Oh My, Tsk, Tsk, what next? Light my fiah, Walter Poo ! Why'nt you return my text ? All tis from a boy name Soo! - Julio Cool Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:42:52 +0100