As we enter into the season of thanks, we have a story for which we can all be grateful.
It was tucked into Monday's paper so I hope you didn't miss it.
And just in case you did, I reprised it today on our editorial page.
It's that good.
It started as a routine response to an accident for members of the Springfield Fire Co.
But because of the circumstances of the family involved, it quickly became anything but routine.
Luckily, there were no serious injuries. The Blackburn family, from North Carolina, were not sightseeing when they were involved in a car accident after a stop at the Target in Springfield Mall. They were here so their young daughter could continue her treatment for eye cancer at Children's Hospital.
What happened next forms a great story. Clearly their interaction with the Blackburns touched the Springfield firemen who responded to the scene.
They wanted to do something to help the family.
What happened next reminds us, once again, why first responders are such special people.
Well done, folks.
You can read our editorial here.
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