Family Tragedy

This past weekend (Saturday, October 8th) my father, Richard Rapp, was killed in an auto accident in Uvalde, TX.  Being that I am a safety instructor and that I promote defensive and safe driving practices on a regular basis, it made this accident even more painfull.  What could I have done, or said that may have prevented something like this.  I know, after much thought, soul searching and prayer, that there was really nothing that I could have done.  My father had Alzheimers.  I would encourage each of you, if you have someone close to you with this disease to visit the Alzheimers Association website and watch the several videos on driving that they have posted there and share them with your loved ones.  If you have a desire to donate for the cure of this horrible disease, please do so. 

Louie Gohmert

This is the view we had for the 4th if July Concert and fireworks! On the steps of the Capitol! Louie Gohmert really took care of the New Diana High School Band!

Look at the size of that....

Some crab meat I took out of one joint of an Alaskan King crab leg. Dang!

Up close and personal

This bald eagle stayed put for awhile as we parked next to him. He eventually got mad and flew off. Adak is beautiful!

First cool pic on Alaskan trip

North to Alaska

Hey my fellow Utilicom Safety family members. Keep watching the blog this week and follow my travels to Adak, Alaska! Keep me in your prayers.

Craig Rapp
Utilicom Safety, LLC
PO Box 356
Diana, TX 75640
903 424-7453
Web:
www.utilicomsafety.com
www.rappsession.blogspot.com
Contact:
craig@utilicomsafety.com
rappsession@etex.net
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Salus Primoris!

Heat

If you haven't been outside lately, then you probably didn't realize that it is HOT everywhere, and you need to get out more! In Texas we are hitting records all over the state. There are wild fires out in AZ and NM, while flood waters just to our north! People are hurting all over! Our biggest concern in Texas is the insane heat! Please remember to drink your fluids (preferably water, sports drinks and fresh fruit and vegetables). Yes we get alot of fluid from our food! Stay rested, that means try not to stay up too late, take plenty of breaks throughout your work day when your out in the heat, and get some shade! That can come from a hat, your truck, a tree, a building, and don't forget you sunscreen! (more on that later). Keep me in your thoughts as I trek up north to Alaska next week, then on to D.C. For the 4th of July parade. I hope you have a great simmer, I mean summer. I guess simmer actually works better with this heat! By the way, those that know me a little more then others, can you believe I now have a 15 year old as of yesterday!