Rescuers are true heroes
Published: December 15, 2006
This letter is to describe the dedication of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
Early last July 4th while repairing my dock with one of my sons, I suffered a tragic accident. A rotted timber gave way and I fell directly into the lake, hitting my head on a rock, was completely paralyzed … could not move, breath or talk.
My son pulled me from the water and called 911. Within 20 minutes Dick Smith, Bob Baker, Dan Fitzgerald and John Sillman, the first responders from the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, were on the scene providing excellent care as they immobilized me for the trip by boat and ambulance to the Grand Marais Hospital. [Firefighting: Heroes of fire and rescue through history and around the world]
I had suffered a broken neck and spinal cord injuries. I am now able to walk, talk and use my limbs about 40 percent.
I wish to extend a public heartfelt thanks to these volunteers and all others involved. They are real heroes asking for nothing other than for the satisfaction of the good feeling of having helped their fellow man.
Thanks to these volunteers for giving me a chance!
Doug Rowley
St. Paul and Magnetic Lake
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