Thank you to Nick Kiniski and all other EMT and firefighter personnel.

This is simply a note expressing my unwavering gratitude and deep appreciation for your efforts on my behalf when you and assorted “crew” members came to my aid recently as a result of a 911 call.  There was an amazing series of synchronistic events that led you to the door of my home. The eventual outcome was my being airlifted to St. Joseph’s Hospital’s emergency room in Bellingham.

I felt the care and concern of all those folks involved that day.  More importantly, you and your crew were efficient and most professional. Between Anne P. and Diane S., as well as each of the EMTs and firefighters who were present to lend a hand, together your collective quick work ultimately saved my life. Four days of becoming sepsis with E. Coli (to which I was completely unaware) made for a very close call.

Please convey my heart-felt appreciation to each and every one of Orcas Island’s capable fire fighters, EMTs and paramedics who answered the call. It is thanks to you all that I am sitting at my desk today, basking in the later summer sun, writing this note of thanks.

P.S. Every single resident on this island would do well to sign up for AirLift Northwest. A yearly membership is $79 per household.  What a deal! Every member in your household is covered under that membership. Four folks equals less than $20 a year for each individual. Otherwise, the helicopter flight costs $12,000. Brochures can be found at the various doctor’s offices as well as at Eastsound’s fire hall. Information is also available on the web.

Please sign up – the life you save may be your own. I remain humbled and most grateful.

Robin DiGeorgio

Doe Bay