NathanDid Not Stop There
For a bunch of men who are not even closely related to you to take time off of their demanding and hectic work schedule to fix your house, Maxine was incredibly grateful. After giving back in the only manner she knew how to, she made sure to thank each and every person who had come to work on her and Douglas’ house. The renovation would not have been possible otherwise.
Just Like Family
In life, there are a few people who become so precious to us that we consider them as close to us as our blood relatives. For Maxine, this would be these few men who took time to fix her and her husband’s fragile home. “Since I know these guys, I hug them [because] they’re like my family too,” she admitted. After all this happened, the couple and the fighters from Douglas’s old station continued their camaraderie.
A Helping Hand
The firefighters were in a way, the guardian angels for this old aged couple. If anything were to happen to Maxine or Douglas, like they fell or were in need of help at all, these men were quick to get to them and assist in any way possible. These men were truly a valuable asset in the lives of the couple as they provided so much help. The men also wanted to pay their respects to Douglas as he was an inspirational veteran.
The Care Never Stopped
The men also went ahead and took care of their garden. Since the old couple could not tend to their garden anymore, it was in grave need of fixing. This was highly appreciated by the couple, more than the men ever expected. The couple lost the feeling of loneliness knowing that these men were here to take care of them now. They knew they were safe but the next incident took the firefighters by surprise…
Tragic Times
Unfortunately during the spring of 2016, the friendship that had blossomed between the couple and the group of loving firefighters took a tragic turn. Douglas passed away leaving behind his wife and the boys he had become so close to. Since he was suffering from dementia and emphysema, Douglas lost his life, so the DeKalb County and Maxine would have to go on without him…
After Two Years
After about 2 years since the DeKalb County Fire Station Nine had received a series of calls from the helpless elderly woman from Decatur, Georgia, something happened. The group of workers learnt about her husband being the longest living ex employee of theirs so that lead to a beautiful relationship. This story proves that friendship knows no bounds, that communication is always the key to building a strong bond.