the following e-mail was sent to Kill Devil Hills Town Manager Debora Peele Diaz after members of the Ocean Rescue Division helped a family whose son, Francesco, had been selected by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina for a trip to the beach so that his wish to go to the beach and get in the ocean could come true. Photos of this heartwarming experience are included at the end of the transmission.
Dear Ms. Diaz,
I am writing to commend T-Mike Morrison and three of his wonderful lifeguards, Peter, Lauren and Lauren of the KDH Ocean Rescue for their assistance with our wish family, the Rusnaks, on Saturday, May 22. I had asked T-Mike for assistance getting our wish kid, Francesco, and his wheelchair into their cottage. T-Mike and his crew arrived before the family and could not have been more helpful getting things in perfect order. They unloaded all the gifts, groceries, made the beds and even set up the crib! They greeted the family with big smiles and then unloaded their vehicle as well. The Rusnaks were overwhelmed with this kind gesture. Mr. and Mrs. Rusnak then asked T-Mike if the lifeguards would take four-year old Francesco down to the beach and into the ocean – which was this little boy’s wish.
I am attaching several photos that truly capture the joy and happiness T-Mike and his staff brought to this family. You can be proud of their professionalism and their down to earth caring and concern for this wish family who have been through so much with this special little boy. KDH Ocean Rescue epitomizes all the wonderful attributes of the folks on the Outer Banks.
I hope you have had an opportunity to read the article in last Sunday’s Coastland Times about the Rusnaks and their visit. There is a wonderful photo of lifeguard, Peter Martinez, and Francesco on the front page. The smile on Francesco’s face tells the story of a special moment made possible by KDH Ocean Rescue. A wish come true…
Sincere best wishes and heartfelt gratitude,
Rose
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