My Son’s Final Wish Was to Meet the Firefighters He Adored — When We Arrived, the Captain Pulled Me Aside and Said, “Ma’am, There’s Something I Have to Tell You”

sleeping quarters, and ate pizza with the crew at their long kitchen table.

For the first time in months, I wasn’t watching him for signs that he was tired.

I was simply watching my son have fun.

Later, while we were standing beside the largest truck, Colby looked at Captain Merritt.

“Mom told me you were there when I was born.”

Merritt smiled.

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