Crash victim thanks firefighters and paramedics that saved his life

Cody Drummer had almost forgotten the faces of the people who had saved him when he got crushed under a garbage truck last November. But deep down, he knew he needed to meet them and express his gratitude—and now, finally, he had the chance. The moment arrived during a surprise visit organized by the Cherry Valley Fire Protection District Station 2 in Rockford. As Cody stepped out of the car, assisted by his wife Cassidy and his mother, he was greeted by a group of about a dozen local firefighters and paramedics. It was an emotional reunion, filled with handshakes and heartfelt thanks. Cassidy, who married Cody just nine months ago and is expecting their daughter in June, couldn't help but choke back tears as she reflected on the journey. “From the very beginning, I prayed every single day that we’d get this chance,” she shared. “These people are truly in our hearts forever. They gave us something invaluable—the gift of having a father for our child.” The accident happened on November 9th when Cody was driving his garbage truck on Baxter Road. A pickup veered into his lane, colliding head-on with his vehicle and pinning him beneath it. While a Maggio’s tow truck lifted part of the wreckage, Cherry Valley firefighters worked tirelessly for nearly an hour to cut him free. Afterward, Cody was airlifted to the hospital, with support from multiple emergency services including the Cherry Valley, New Milford, and Stillman Valley fire departments. Now, standing in the parking lot of the same fire station where he first met these lifesavers, Cody expressed his immense gratitude. “I want them to know how much their work means,” he said. “They don’t have to do what they do—they do it out of pure kindness and dedication. They’re real-life heroes.” To make the experience even more special, a LifeFlight helicopter identical to the one that airlifted him from the crash site touched down in the parking lot. This allowed Cody to take a closer look at the aircraft that played such a crucial role in his survival. Steve Reuss, a firefighter and paramedic from Cherry Valley, was among those present. He was the first responder to talk to Cody after the accident and later transported the other driver involved in the collision—whose loss of control reportedly led to the crash—to the hospital. Reuss admitted it was only the second time in two decades that he'd been able to reconnect with someone he’d helped save. “It feels amazing,” Reuss said. “Most of the time, we never find out how things turn out. Privacy laws keep us distant from the outcomes of our actions. But today? This is priceless.” Lt. Lane Person from the Stillman Valley Fire Department was also on-site that fateful day. Interestingly, he doubles as an ambulance worker for a private company in Loves Park, which has transported Cody to various medical appointments since the incident. “Being here today makes me appreciate life even more,” Person stated. “Knowing that I’m still around to share moments like this with my loved ones—it’s everything.” As Cody stood there, surrounded by those who had given him another chance at life, he felt nothing short of overwhelmed. For both him and Cassidy, this wasn’t just a simple thank-you—it was a celebration of survival, hope, and humanity at its finest.

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