John Legend visited the Eaton fire incident command post to thank CDCR staff and incarcerated fire crews for their efforts.
The award-winning recording artist said he was grateful for the hard work and dedication, saving lives and homes.
“I really can’t tell you enough how much we appreciate you all,” Legend told the crew from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp 44. Their camp is located near Nevada City in Northern California.
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The crew said it made them feel seen.
“You know, for a lot of us, we’ve done jobs that are just regular jobs,” said one of the crew members. “To do this and see how proud people are of us is very inspiring.”
Legend reiterated how vital their services are during catastrophes such as these.
“I think everybody in the state, everybody in the country, realizes how important you are, especially now,” he told them. “We’re grateful for your service and we’re rooting for you. We’re going to work to make sure you get taken care of.”
Crew members then sang a few lines from Legend’s signature song, “All of Me.”
Legend also sang for the fire crews at the incident command post, ending with a round of applause.
Story by Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Videos by Pedro Calderón Michel, Deputy Press Secretary
Office of Public and Employee Communications
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