With the way the world is today. I love to hear about moving and uplifting real life stories. I also started something (not new by any means, started as I implemented on my end) new. I wanted to give back to our community. Not all Superheroes wear a cape is what the name of this appreciation to others would be. From Medical Personnel, Fire fighters,
Policemen, Those who serve our country and the list goes on and on and I will continue to reach out and thank these fine men and women. They serve so selflessly and deserved to be thanked, they are the REAL superheroes!
With that my friend helped me with using her amazing baking skills and helped me thank the firemen at station 58. Theresa is one amazing baker and you can find out more about her goodies here.
I have an amazing uplifting story that will send chills up your spine and make you feel so good.
March 29, 2011
It was anything but your average night for Fire Station 29, they were on their fifth wake up call for the night. They were just coming back from another call when they got another call. It was a call about a passenger who was stuck under a truck. Flames were engulfing the car and Fire Station 29 was able to be there within minutes, due to just being out from a previous call.
Chris Trokey and his team of four were first the responders. Christ Trokey was able to extinguish the fire. The man was still trapped in the car, with the steering wheel and dash in his chest. More rescoures came 20 minutes later. They had to extricate him with the Jaws of life to get him out from under the truck. The gentlemen had a long recovery, he was in the hospital for 45 days, and two toes had to be amputated. Considering what it could have been that seems like a blessing to me.
Chris Trokey was the fireman who was in the back of the paramedics with the man and stayed with him until he got to the hospital. Chris had no idea who this man was until he got to the hospital, and was told the man he saved was Dr. Michael Shannon, of Sea View Pediatrics.
It wasn’t until later that night that his parents told Chris the story of Dr. Shannon. Chris was a former patient of his many years ago. When Chris was born he was premature. There was no NICU at this time. He was given a 50/50 chance at life. Dr. Shannon worked around the clock to save this baby.
Talk about a full circle of life events unfolding. Dr. Shannon saved the life of someone who would be saving his life and the lives of many years later. Do you have chills yet?
Every year on March 29th Dr. Shannon goes to Fire Station 29. Talk about ironic, yes I said March 29th and Fire Station 29! Dr. Shannon brings dinner to the four men that saved his life. This year they decided to do something different. They all wanted to give back. So they attended a fundraiser at the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. It’s a childhood charity funding research to help and find cures for children with cancer.
It goes to show the saying is true, NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR A CAPE.
I love this!! What an awesome story!!
That was such a beautiful story and goes to show how kind & thoughtful acts will be paid back in full. The sweets that you & your friend baked looks so delicious. I hope the firemen & women enjoyed them.
Very touching story I agree. What a kind gesture of you, I am sure they appreciated your kindness.
FDNY saved the lives of everyone in my building once and I for one never forget it! I say a prayer for them each and every night!
What a story. My husband was a firefighter for 20 years in the Air Force, so he’s definitely been in his fair share of dangerous situations.
Wow what a story both amazing men and it really goes to show you never know what might happen in the future.
That is an amazing story. Talk about paying back a favor, wow.
Wow! I cannot believe anyone could walk away from that. He was one lucky guy.
What an amazing story! Life really does show you what is really important sometimes. I can’t believe that these two came to know each other again after what happened as a preemie. Wow!
What an amazing story! Life came full circle for those men-it was meant to be for that doctor to save Chris as a baby!!
Wow, what an incredible story!! It is amazing how things come full circle in life! thanks for sharing and for doing your part to make firefighters days a bit easier.
Those goodies look amazing! That was a really sweet (not pun intended) gesture. I bet they appreciated it.
Love hearing positive stories like this… and your goodies look delicious! I’m sure they were appreciated!
What an inspiring story! Our police and firefighters truly are amazing heroes!
What an amazing story. I am sure they appreciate all the goodies you brought them.
Wow, what an amazing story! SO thankful for the everyday superheroes who serve all of us to protect us and help us when needed.
What an amazing story! So neat how things sometimes come full circle like that! My grandpa was a firefighter, so I always appreciate hearing about those who give back or simply say thank you.
What a great story and I love how this man returns every year to thank and honor the fire department. Kudos to you also for giving back. I bet those firemen really appreciate it.
What an amazing story! I did get chills!!! Love how you gave back too, those treats look very tasty!
Love that story-there are so many unsung heros out there. They certain;y deserved those
Wow what an amazing story. Plus kudus for giving back.
It just makes me wonder how many super people I run across every day. Such a nice story!
Amazing story! Amazing how things work like that. So thankful for all the super stars like this! Such heroes.
What an amazing story and how things come full circle. It’s so great to honor people and giving back to the community who give so much.
I love what St. Baldrick’s does. I’d shave my head for them, but my husband won’t let me. 😉
What an amazing story! I love stories like this. All of your baked goods look absolutely delicious as well.
What a touching story! How interesting to read about lives intertwined like this.
Beautiful story! I love that you got the kids involved too, its important they know who the real heroes are!
How amazing. Thanks for the dose of inspiration. It is always good go hear good deeds in the world.
It’s so important to show our appreciation for First Responders. They put their lives on the line for us on a regular basis.
What a great story, and all civil servants do for their communities everyday. It’s great to show them appreciation.
I cant believe anyone could survive that.Thank God for all the fire fighting Hero’s out there.
Oh my word I love this story so much! It really brought tears to my eyes. So cool how it really did come full circle!
I love when stories come full circle. It shows hoe there really are still great people out there.
What a beautiful story and your friend and you did a great job on the baked goods
Such the beauty of a miracle.. such an amazing story this is. 🙂
I love to bake and these sound amazing.
what a great story ! This is wonderful, it’s so great when people give back, or give thanks . It goes a long way, it really does and hopefully the power of that keeps on giving through the rest of everyone involved.
That is an amazing story and, yes, it gave me chills! Firefighters are such heroes.
I grew up just north of Orange County! How sweet of you to bake for the firemen!
How wonderful that the child the dr. saved would be the one to later save him. That is a huge blessing of a story for them both.
What a remarkable experience. Both doctors and firefighters save lives all the time, but to be able to repay someone who made a difference in your life is remarkable.
That is such a sweet story! It truly is a reminder to celebrate our everyday heroes. You never know whose life you might touch.
Such an amazing story. I’d totally shave my head. I grow it out and donate it every year. Well, it takes about a year and half for it to grow back to donate again. So, I don’t see why I couldn’t just shave it once. Although, I am sure I would look pretty funny.
Beautiful story in support of our brave firefighters! Definitely worth the share!
Amazing story and those cupcakes look delicious!
First responders have such a tough job. I can only imagine the terrible things they have to see and do. This is a great way to give back.
Wow that is truly an amazing story. I have always loved the saying real super heros do not wear capes.
Policemen fight for us and help us live in a safe environment. This is thoughtful of you to bake those goodies
Amazing Story. I agree .. Firefighters should be commended for all their hard-work. They literally put their lives on the line each great. Great initiative .. the treats look good
I love this post. First Responders have such a tough job. It is good to give back any way we can.
Wow…Yes I did get chills…that is wonderful in all ways – and wonderful people – thank you for sharing this awesome story of love for one another. 🙂
It is fantastic to give back to the people in our community that have such a tough job. I will have to see if there is anything i can do in my town to give back to the first responders.
It’s always great to take time to appreciate people who save lives for us everyday. We are so grateful!
It’s definitely true that not all superheros wear capes. Policemen, fire fighters, soldiers, doctors and more are most certainly heroes.
How wonderful for you to make those tasty yummies for the fire department. I am sure they enjoyed them.
What a story! I love hearing about amazing first responders!
What an amazing story. It is amazing how things come full circle doesn’t it.
The irony of it all. Wow, I am getting chills at how it came full circle and how beautifully it ended.
This is such a beautiful and inspiring story. You are right, it gave me chills and those pictures of baked goods are tempting
What a great story. I am always amazed when things like this go full circle and the person who helped a small child ends up being helped by them later.
I knew firefighters were awesome but this story just put the icing on the cake. My SIL is in the firefighter academy right now and this story just reminded me I need to do more for those that protect me. Thanks
What an amazing story! That’s the kind of stuff you see in movies, for sure.
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