DOOLEY Observed: Another tragic, senseless death

Thomas Jefferson said in 1802: "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."-- Thomas Jefferson

"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout." .... jbd

"When once a job you have begun, do no stop till it is done. Whether the task be great or small, do it well, or not at all." .... Anon

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

Television is one daylong commercial interrupted periodically by inept attempts to fill the airspace in between them.

If you can't start a fire, perhaps your wood is wet ....

When you elect clowns, expect a circus ..............

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Another tragic, senseless death - DWI

UNION (WABC) -- A uniformed New York City firefighter riding his motorcycle to work was fatally struck by an apparent drunk driver in New Jersey early Friday.

The crash happened in the area of North Avenue and Vivian Terrace in Union Township around 5:15 a.m.

The 57-year-old victim, identified as John Monteverde of Whitestone, Queens, was apparently struck while the car was attempting to make a turn, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of vehicle was arrested and charged with DWI. Union Police Lieutenant Robert Christie confirmed that the FDNY was assisting in the investigation. Monterverde worked at Engine Company 159 in Dongan Hills.