Am I a Fireman yet?
Apr 6, 2014 23:47:45 #
Am I a Fireman yet?
(From an E-Mail from my Sister. No, I did not check it out.)
THIS IS A TRUE STORY AS A FEW MILLION PEOPLE
WATCHED IT ON GLOBAL NEWS.
In Calgary, Alberta a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.
Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up & fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible.. The leukemia would see to that.
But she still wanted her son's dream to come true.
She took her son' s hand and asked, 'Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew up?
Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life?'
Mommy, 'I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up..'
Mom smiled back and said, 'Let's see if we can make your wish come true.'
Later that day she went to her local fire Department in Calgary, where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Alberta.
She explained her son's final wish and Asked if it might be possible to give her 6 year-old son a ride around the block on a fire engine.
Fireman Bob said, 'Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your son ready at seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make him an honorary Fireman for the whole day.
He can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards!
And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy - one-with the emblem of the Calgary Fire Department on it, and a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.'
'They're all manufactured right here in Calgary, so we can get them fast.'
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed him in his uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the waiting hook and ladder truck.
Billy got to sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station.
He was in heaven. There were three fire calls in Calgary that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls.
He rode in the different fire engines, the Paramedic's' van, and even the fire chief's car.
He was also videotaped for the local news program.
Having his dream come true, with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible.
One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital.
Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition.
The chief replied, 'We can do better than that. We'll be there in five minutes..
Will you please do me a favor?
When you hear the sirens screaming and see the lights flashing, will you announce over the PA system that there is not a fire?' 'It's the department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will you open the window to his room?'
About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window -- 16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room with his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him.
With His dying breath, Billy looked up at the Fire Chief and said, Chief, am I really a fireman now?'
'Billy, you are, and The Head Chief, Jesus, is holding your hand,' the chief said. With those words, Billy smiled and said, 'I know, He's been holding my hand all day, and
The angels have been Singing ...' He closed his eyes one last time.
(From an E-Mail from my Sister. No, I did not check it out.)
THIS IS A TRUE STORY AS A FEW MILLION PEOPLE
WATCHED IT ON GLOBAL NEWS.
In Calgary, Alberta a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.
Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up & fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible.. The leukemia would see to that.
But she still wanted her son's dream to come true.
She took her son' s hand and asked, 'Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew up?
Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life?'
Mommy, 'I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up..'
Mom smiled back and said, 'Let's see if we can make your wish come true.'
Later that day she went to her local fire Department in Calgary, where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Alberta.
She explained her son's final wish and Asked if it might be possible to give her 6 year-old son a ride around the block on a fire engine.
Fireman Bob said, 'Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your son ready at seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make him an honorary Fireman for the whole day.
He can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards!
And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy - one-with the emblem of the Calgary Fire Department on it, and a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.'
'They're all manufactured right here in Calgary, so we can get them fast.'
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed him in his uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the waiting hook and ladder truck.
Billy got to sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station.
He was in heaven. There were three fire calls in Calgary that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls.
He rode in the different fire engines, the Paramedic's' van, and even the fire chief's car.
He was also videotaped for the local news program.
Having his dream come true, with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible.
One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital.
Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition.
The chief replied, 'We can do better than that. We'll be there in five minutes..
Will you please do me a favor?
When you hear the sirens screaming and see the lights flashing, will you announce over the PA system that there is not a fire?' 'It's the department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will you open the window to his room?'
About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window -- 16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room with his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him.
With His dying breath, Billy looked up at the Fire Chief and said, Chief, am I really a fireman now?'
'Billy, you are, and The Head Chief, Jesus, is holding your hand,' the chief said. With those words, Billy smiled and said, 'I know, He's been holding my hand all day, and
The angels have been Singing ...' He closed his eyes one last time.
Apr 7, 2014 00:30:37 #
It's heart warming when Cops and Firemen go out of their way to help dying kids fulfill their dream.However it breaks my heart to read about it.
Apr 7, 2014 00:33:27 #
pbearperry wrote:
It's heart warming when Cops and Firemen go out of their way to help dying kids fulfill their dream.However it breaks my heart to read about it.
I read it once. I can not take reading it again without getting that lump in my throat.
Apr 7, 2014 00:38:11 #
Bangee5 wrote:
I read it once. I can not take reading it again without getting that lump in my throat.
Not a day goes by that something on the internet makes me choke up.It must be an old guy thing?
Apr 7, 2014 00:50:49 #
pbearperry wrote:
Not a day goes by that something on the internet makes me choke up.It must be an old guy thing?
You are a sensative tender hearted person, a real man. My older brother would cry seeing "Old Yeller" and the song, 'Giddy Up Go' by Red Sovine.
Apr 7, 2014 06:45:49 #
According to snopes, this is based on a real story but it did not occur in Calgary.
http://www.snopes.com/glurge/fireman.asp
http://www.snopes.com/glurge/fireman.asp
Apr 7, 2014 10:33:30 #
Apr 7, 2014 10:35:51 #
pbearperry wrote:
Not a day goes by that something on the internet makes me choke up.It must be an old guy thing?
or an old lady thing cause this brought tears to my eyes
Apr 7, 2014 11:15:09 #
Apr 7, 2014 13:55:43 #
suzychapl
Loc: Lynchburg VA
Hi, I just can't help myself. I check out these stories.
I found what I believe is the real story with pictures.
Suzanne
I found what I believe is the real story with pictures.
Suzanne
Apr 7, 2014 14:39:42 #
Apr 7, 2014 15:01:29 #
suzychapl wrote:
Hi, I just can't help myself. I check out these stories.
I found what I believe is the real story with pictures.
Suzanne
I found what I believe is the real story with pictures.
Suzanne
That is strange. Thanks.
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