Monday, January 28, 2008
In class writing #1 Elizabeth John Eng. 110
The first story that comes to mind is from a newspaper article about a firefighter who passed away in June of 2007. Daniel Pujdak was a strong, courageous young man who had just become a firefighter two years prior to his accident. Pujdak was climbing the ladder up about fifty feet to fight a fire that was caused by a left cigarette on a windowsill. When reaching the top of the ladder Pujdak was overcome by huge clouds of smoke, lost his balance, and plummeted to his death below. I was first informed of this tragedy through the television, and I immediately went to pick up the post to read the story. I needed confirmation that this was the son of a very dear highschool teacher of mine. Mr. Pujdak was one of the most kind and caring teachers I had ever had. He had a great impact on my life, his healing class taught me to not live in the past, and that we have to move on with our lives and live in the present. I couldn't believe this accident happened to him and his family, it was too soon. What hurt me the most was just a couple of weeks before his sons death Mr. Pujdak had shown me a picture of his three sons with there girlfriends they all looked so happy. He was so proud of his sons, and just the thought of how Mr. Pujdak and his family felt after recieving the terrible news put me to tears. The reason why this story comes to mind first because my feelings of sadness and compassion were so strong that day, it is hard for me to forget how I felt. This story touched me so greatly I felt obligated to keep the newspaper article out of respect and admiration for Daniel Pudjak because he had the courage to risk his life for a living. I placed the article in the center consul of my car so when I open my consul Daniel Pujdak's photograph is the first thing you look at. I keep the article in memorance and honor of his courage to save lives. This story touched me very deeply, it made me realize life is so unpredictable and short and i should enjoy every second i spend on this earth.
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Elizabeth John’s essay citing a newspaper article on the death of a young fire- fighter is truly moving. While reading John’s essay, strong emotional ties and feelings are sensed. As Ms. John states, “he had a great impact on my life”. Even her clear descriptions of Daniel Pujdak paint him as a three- dimensional character and lend true emotional value, “Daniel Pujdak was a strong, courageous young man”.
Additionally, John’s choices of diction convey honest, deep and personal feelings which effectively cause her readers to feel likewise. As John writes, “This story touched me so deeply I felt obligated to keep the newspaper article.” Furthermore, Elizabeth John writes of Mr. Pujdak’s ability to take life and all its grievances in a stride. “His…class taught me not to live in the past…to move on with our lives and live in the present.” Mr. Pudjak’s ability to give comfort to others after his own child’s death is truly honorable. Like Elizabeth, I too was left touched by her anecdote, “this story touched me very deeply”.
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