Good News Notes: “The lone bagpiper, dressed in blue jeans, a flannel shirt and a baseball cap, stood beneath a flagpole in front of a hospital. He played “God Bless America.” Five nurses in scrubs listened nearby, one lying on her back in the green grass, soaking in the sun. They work at MedStar Montgomery…
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Arkansas firefighter’s life saved after car crash leads doctors to shocking discovery
Good News Notes: “”After being taken to two hospitals, doctors revealed the true cause of his dizziness: Three malignant tumors were found on his brain and another on his kidney.”Last month, a Faulkner County firefighter was rear-ended while he was at a stop waiting to merge. Little did he know the unfortunate crash would save…
Dad dances on TikTok for son being treated in NICU
Good News Notes: “When a baby is born premature, the long nights and days in the hospital are agonizing, and often the parents are living moment to moment. One local family is experiencing this for the third time. The father has decided to dance the stress away and is sharing his moves on social media.”…
North Carolina firefighter’s 11-year-old son beats cancer | 13 WTHR Indianapolis
Good News Notes: “Brody Rickards was diagnosed with leukemia in June of 2016 when he was just 8 years old. Brody, now 11, is officially cancer-free. Brody is the son of Charlotte Fire Department firefighter Erin Rickards. The Charlotte Fire Department announced the good news on TwitterSaturday. Erin said his treatments ended back in January, but…
Fort Myers woman meets firefighters who saved her life
Good News Notes: “A Fort Myers firefighter and woman were reunited after he saved her life. Earlier in February, Lyn Spalding had a massive heart attack and was found with no pulse until firefighters brought her back to life. We met with her and firefighter Andrew Ivey, who have formed a new friendship.” View the…
Three dogs rescued from a house fire in Lebanon
Good News Notes: “Three dogs were rescued from a house fire in Lebanon on Tuesday. At 3:00 p.m. fire crews responded to a house fire on Dodge Street where they were told by a person who had escaped the fire that there were three dogs inside the home. Firefighters were able to enter the home,…
Firefighters rescue dog from burning house in Vancouver
Good News Notes: “Vancouver firefighters rescued a dog from a burning house Saturday morning. The Vancouver Fire Department responded to a report of a house on fire with people inside at 11020 NE 87th St. at around 9 a.m. Crews arrived at the scene within 5 minutes and found a two-story house on fire.” View…
Firefighter, Man Whose Life He Saved at Wrigley Field Reunite to Share Their Harrowing Story
Good News Notes: “An ordinary day at the ballpark turned into a harrowing fight for survival for one Chicago Cubs fan last summer, and this week he reunited with the man who saved his life on that fateful day. During the Cubs’ Aug. 5 game against the Oakland A’s, John Ginino was sitting in the…
Port Barre family saved from weekend fire after call from neighbor
Good News Notes: “A Port Barre (Louisiana) family is recovering following a house fire over the weekend. According to the family, they heard a loud noise early Sunday morning. At first, they thought it was a garbage can falling over but they quickly discovered that was not the source. “My neighbor looked outside and she…
Bruce Springsteen’s Son Sam Sworn in as a New Jersey Firefighter
Good News Notes: “Bruce Springsteen‘s son Sam is now officially a member of Jersey City’s bravest! Sam, 26, was one of 15 sworn in by the mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey at city hall to the Jersey City Fire Department on Tuesday, CNN reported. “It was a long road, he was very dedicated for…