A community pulls together for a local boy with cancer
Eleven year old Kyle McGetrick, from Barnegat, NJ is losing his long battle with cancer. As a saddened community learned of this, the local fire department surprised Kyle and his family by driving 100 fire trucks past his house last night complete with sirens, flashing lights and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause. In this beach town, Barnegat, Kyle's dad, Gene, has also served as a firefighter. What started as an email that went out which expected to bring about 20 firetrucks became a spectacular convoy. This email was suddenly forwarded and passed around to all those concerned from other local fire departments leading to the biggest township display of love to a local family. Barnegat fire chief, Mike Moore gave Kyle his fire helmet among other gifts. Though Kyle often feels too sick to leave his bed, he was moved to get up and wave to all his supporters from his window. Kyle has been battling cancer more than half of his life.
I saw this and literally stopped what I was doing. First, posted it to my FB page and then on to here. This little guy must have the biggest glow to him. What started with a hope for 20 rigs, exploded into 92 trucks and a handful of other emergency vehicles. All within 24 hours. This is what a fire family does. This is what the Brotherhood is all about. If your department would like to send a patch for Kyle's collection, here is the contact information.
Kyle McGetrick
Barnegat Fire Company, No. 1
PO Box 539
Berenegat, NJ 08005
Kiss your kids, hug your firefighters and remember what the true meaning of Christmas is, what the true meaning of family is. The fire family will drive you nuts sometimes, but they will always be there when you need them. This was AMAZING!
I read this too!! How awesome was that! Local guys here got together and bought things for a family whose house just burned down. I love firefighters. Guess that's why I married one :)!
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