Bobby has been off of work for a few weeks now. Yesterday, he went back for one day before his surgery. He was a bit cautious about returning--but he missed everyone and wanted to get back to be able to see all of his friends before going in for the surgery. He knew that the hardest part was going to be the end of the day, having to leave and not knowing when he'd be back. I spoke to him often throughout the day and his day was going well everytime we spoke. He told me it was definitely worth having gone back. He said that almost everyone stopped by the hangar which was great! Then, the following call made it come together even more...
For Immediate Release
Maryland State Police Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21220
On December 29, 2007 @ 1244 hours, two Maryland State Police Helicopters responded to Sugarloaf Mountain, Frederick County for an injured child near the mountain summit. Frederick County Fire Rescue units on the scene requested aerial extraction and evacuation of the child. MSP Helicopter Trooper 3 inserted via hoist two members of the Frederick County Advanced Technical Rescue Team to assist with patient care and packaging. Once the patient was immobilized, Trooper 3 utilized their rescue hoist to lift the patient to the aircraft. The aircraft then landed at the command post and transferred the pediatric patient to MSP Helicopter Trooper 1 for additional treatment and transport to John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore.
Maryland State Police Aviation Command
3023 Strawberry Point Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21220
On December 29, 2007 @ 1244 hours, two Maryland State Police Helicopters responded to Sugarloaf Mountain, Frederick County for an injured child near the mountain summit. Frederick County Fire Rescue units on the scene requested aerial extraction and evacuation of the child. MSP Helicopter Trooper 3 inserted via hoist two members of the Frederick County Advanced Technical Rescue Team to assist with patient care and packaging. Once the patient was immobilized, Trooper 3 utilized their rescue hoist to lift the patient to the aircraft. The aircraft then landed at the command post and transferred the pediatric patient to MSP Helicopter Trooper 1 for additional treatment and transport to John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore.
Although unfortunate for the child, I think Bobby was meant to work yesterday. The child will never know the impact he made on the life of one of the members of the team that saved his life. Bobby came home and was so happy about his day. We say THANK YOU to everyone!!! And Thanks Mark for sending the press release!
1 comment:
Little did I know as we circled on T-1 watching you perform the hoist on Sugarloaf. Seeing you perform that hoist flawlessly with so much going on in your own life is amazing. Not only did you touch a childs life today but mine as well. You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Joe McIlhenney
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