For example, examples of understatement can be found in the Old English epics like Beowulf as well as Ancient Greek texts by Homer. Sometimes authors use understatement for humorous reasons, though more often it is a technique for minimizing one thing thereby emphasizing another.
Thursday, May 4, 2017 is Firefighters' Day 2017. 12/15 National Firefighters Day - Celebrate the Date Ecard ... Firefightersâ Day remembers the dedication, gallantry and need for firefighters from around the globe.
75th Annual Old Home Week sponsored by the Allegany Fire Department. Please note that this event has expired! The 75th Annual Old Home Week sponsored by the Allegany Fire Department will be held from June 19th through June 23rd.S&G Magic Enterprises, Inc. will open the midway each evening at 6pm at the same time, the Firemens cook tent will open. Tuesday will be Chiefs night with area apparatus on display at the firehall.