THE SMALLEST FIREFIGHTER
The 26-year-old mother stared down at her 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 and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no
longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But
she still wanted her son's dreams 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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no
longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But
she still wanted her son's dreams 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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of
determination. Like any parent she wanted her son to
grow up and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no
longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But
she still wanted her son's dreams 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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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determination. Like any parent she wanted her son to
grow up and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no
longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But
she still wanted her son's dreams 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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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grow up and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no
longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But
she still wanted her son's dreams 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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But
she still wanted her son's dreams 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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
she still wanted her son's dreams 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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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"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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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make your wish come true." Later that day she went
to her local fire department in Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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to her local fire department in Phoenix, Arizona,
where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and
asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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asked if it might be possible to give her six-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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
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 Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him,
with a real fire hat-not a toy one-with the emblem
of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
with a real fire hat-not a toy one-with the emblem
of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
like we wear and rubber boots. They're all
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
manufactured right here in Phoenix, so we can get them
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
Author unknown, but I would like to thank my
wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
Click on sign to go home
him in his fire 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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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steer it back to the fire station. He was in heaven.
There were three fire calls in Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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There were three fire calls in Phoenix 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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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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 just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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flashing, will you announce over the PA system that there
is not a fire? It's just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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is not a fire? It's just the fire 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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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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, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
Thanks MOM!
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open the window to his room? About five minutes later a
hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital, extended
its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window and 16
firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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firefighters 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 that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held
him and told him how much they loved him.
With that Billy looked up 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.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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him and told him how much they loved him.
With that Billy looked up 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.
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With that Billy looked up 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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all day, and the angels have been singing." He closed
his eyes one last time.
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his eyes one last time.
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wonderful mother for sending this fabulous story to me.
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