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Sitting by the Firehouse Pond

Short-story prose that revisits a Missouri childhood, the firehouse that offered refuge, and the lessons that formed a veteran devoted to service.

Overview

These narratives blend fact, family lore, and the imagination of a young boy growing up in modest circumstances. The firehouse provided safety, mentorship, and purpose; the firefighters and neighbors modeled citizenship and sacrifice. Each vignette connects early lessons to the values that later defined Denny Hart's military career.

Readers are invited to enjoy the stories for entertainment and reflection while recognizing the ordinary people who shape our sense of duty.