911 personnel to the rescue

To the Editor:

All too often, when I read the newspaper or watch the TV news, I am depressed by all the bad news that is reported. I know that bad things happen. But good things happen too, and when they do, I think the public should be informed.

My wife, Marian, had a mild stroke a few months back. Recently, she experienced a series of related seizures. Two occurred at our home in Mullica Hill and, more recently, one occurred at Macy’s in the Deptford Mall.

In both instances at home, I called 911 for help. Within minutes, Harrison Township police, paramedics and an ambulance were there. I was amazed how quickly they responded and was reassured by the caring and competent manner the members of the response team worked to help us.

The third occurrence, at the Deptford Mall, involved a Macy’s clerk who dialed 911 for help and summoned a medic to assist my wife until additional help arrived. Again, in a handful of minutes, the police, paramedics and ambulance from Deptford arrived and extended the same caring, competent support we had witnessed on the previous occasions.

These are good things, that for some reason, often go unnoticed; maybe because they are not very spectacular, and they are usually performed by regular folks simply doing their jobs. Where would we be without them?

I want to commend and thank the 911 response teams from Harrison and Deptford townships, and the fine, caring folks at Macy’s.

Sam Marcone
Mullica Hill