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THANKS: Forever grateful

| October 8, 2017 1:00 AM

My family has always had a deep appreciation of our police and fire/EMT agencies. Early last morning, my wife of 36 years was unresponsive. I made a panicked 911 call. The dispatcher was wonderful. She calmed me down and talked me through the greatest horror in my life. It seemed like forever, but really in a very few minutes fire and police were there. They were so very kind and professional.

I realize this is their job, but they went so far beyond that. I can’t say how much their kindness, and the people at Kootenai Health, made this horrible time easier on me and my children. For the rest of my life I will pray for them and their families.

Thank you so very much.

MIKE REAGAN

Coeur d’Alene