Comments on: Lineworker Appreciation Day Marked

By: Dad and Moma Reba

Dad and Moma Reba — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:50:20 +0000

Words cannot express the pride we have Ed. His work is a great. Community service. A dedicated father, attentive husband to Kristie, serves The Lord, and still the family clown. Love you son. Be safe, you are In our prayers.

By: Mom

Mom — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:50:17 +0000

Well, my son was three weeks late coming into this world, so me being one day late saying how proud I am of him is not going to matter! I am a very proud mom of a lineman, Thomas Mitchell. I am also proud of all the other employees who put their lives on the line every day to keep our power going. I say a prayer each and every day to bring them safely home to their families. Way to go ya’ll! Way to go son!

By: Wilma Gibson

Wilma Gibson — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 20:57:14 +0000

I appreciate the work they do in all kinds of weather. Hats off to them.

By: yaya

yaya — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:15:18 +0000

These men are the Face of Gulf Power Company. Thank you for the sacrifices you make for others.

By: Shelbie

Shelbie — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:55:25 +0000

A lot of people don’t appreciate the courage and sacrifice this job takes. Many of these men’s families spend their nights praying their dad, or husband will return home and to be honest their jobs are no less difficult or dangerous than those of first responders in the public sector. There have been many family dinners, birthdays, and holidays that have been ruined by the ring of the telephone. These men sacrifice more family time than most people realize. I can’t count how many times my family has sat down to eat supper and as soon as we finished praying the phone rings, or how many holidays that my dad hasn’t been with us because he got called in. And holidays aren’t really holidays for these men because there is always the possibility that they will get called in. The men and women that work for Gulf Power and other power companies deserve much more credit than they receive.

By: William

William — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:13:00 +0000

>>> But I just have to give a BIG shout out for our guys @ EREC! You guys ROCK

There is also a National Lineman Appreciation Day in April. EREC. always recognizes their linemen on that day, while Gulf Power like the state Lineworker Appreciation Day on August 26.

We appreciate them both days plus the other 363.

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:22:02 +0000

I too believe Gulf Power has fantastic guys and they are always there when you need them and travel anywhere they are asked to help in storm situations. But I just have to give a BIG shout out for our guys @ EREC! You guys ROCK! They have helped our area and others as well and I wanted them to know that they are appreciated too!

By: Jcellops

Jcellops — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:04:12 +0000

Gulf power does a great job! I am totally thankful for them- especially during hurricanes ….I’m glad that they are being recognized today

By: Lifendason

Lifendason — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:27:54 +0000

I would certainly like to thank the lineman and all who do these dangerous jobs, thank you very much.

As for Ed, well, that fellar is a pain in the…..lol No seriously, I’ve known Ed and his family for a while now and they are wonderful people. Church going, God fearing, awesome people to be around. My family and I are truly blessed to know them.

By: Mo from DCC

Mo from DCC — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:10:14 +0000

Great story. Our crews are number One! I just want to thank all of you out there making my job easy because of your safe and professional work ethic. I appreciate the work you do everyday in extreme conditions, something I could never do. Not only that but you all work safe and have each other’s back. Well done!