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.
1 Fundraiser begins at 8 a.m. at fire hall on Tubspring Road. 2  Tom Wearing. 3  ALMONT â This Sunday, Oct. 11, you are invited to enjoy a hearty breakfast, ride in a fire truck, see the latest technology and support your local fire departmentâall at the same time.