BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - It was an emotional day in Bedford on Sunday as Medflight workers reunited with more than 300 patients they have saved over the years.
There were a lot of smiles, hugs, and reasons to celebrate life at Boston Medflight’s annual patient medic reunion that was held in a hanger that houses the life-saving helicopters.
“It’s really our favorite day of the year,” CEO Maura Hughes said. “It’s really great for the patients to meet with their caregivers, see the vehicles that were so instrumental in saving their lives but, it is also great for our crew to reconnect with our patients and see them doing well and have a great day with their family.”
In 2017, Dennis Kaminski found himself in one of their helicopters, after suffering a heart attack at work.
“Life is beautiful,” he said. “It is great to have a second chance. Not many people get that.”
Kaminski’s wife Eileen said she’s certain her husband would have died had it not been for the quick actions of first responders.
“He ended up having a heart and kidney transplant because everything came back as having a heart attack,” she said.
Every year, Boston Medflight transports about 5,000 patients.
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