Geez...I know I dont remember my friends or family, but to forget Smokey's birthday? I'm a really bad Natural Resource worker! For those who forgot to mark it on your calendar, Smokey Bear's birthday is August 9. Some might debate his exact break out onto the scene, but thats not all that important... What's important is that this iconic bear has been holding that shovel for 65 years! Dang, I thought the DOT employees were bad. Smokey has been fighting fires and educating people since he was found clinging to a charred limb terrified and burned. Most wildfires are caused by humans and most could be avoided by being prepared, and using common sense. But like "they" say, common sense aint all that common. So, all hail the bear! and remember "Only you can prevent forest fires."
By the way, Smokey is Wild & Woolly. www.smokeybear.com
