A heartfelt thank you to the four OIFR volunteers who came to assist my 93-year-old mother when she fell last week.  Hillary, Patrick, Perry and Chad were there in minutes and did a professional job of checking her for injuries, lifting her, getting her safely settled and following up afterward. They did a great job of communicating with her in spite of her hearing loss, cataracts and early dementia, treating her with patience, respect, and a great sense of humor. Afterward she said she felt like she’d had a visit from friends instead of an embarrassing emergency call.

Mahalo nui from two people from O’ahu Island who are thrilled to find so much aloha on Orcas Island. Thanks to everyone including the dispatcher, the responders and all those who support OIFR.

Kris Johnson

Eastsound