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Attack survivor Melissa Dohme thanks her heroes

June 01, 2014 / 02:42

This episode features a heartfelt discussion about gratitude towards first responders and medical professionals. The guest shares personal experiences with Officer Melissa Harris and Dr. Johnson, who played crucial roles in saving their life.

The guest expresses deep appreciation for Officer Melissa Harris, who was present during a life-threatening moment. They describe her as a hero for staying by their side and ensuring they received help.

Dr. Johnson, a trauma surgeon, is also highlighted for his significant impact. The guest recounts their emotional reunion, where they presented him with a plaque to express their gratitude.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging everyday heroes and the profound effect they have on individuals' lives.

Overall, the episode showcases the power of gratitude and the connections formed between patients and those who save them.

TLDR

A guest expresses deep gratitude to first responders who saved their life, highlighting Officer Melissa Harris and Dr. Johnson.

Episode

2:42
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[Music] so many people were involved and my sister being the kind-hearted person that she was tracked
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down and thaned personally every single one of them I really wanted to meet everybody that I just had to say thank
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you I felt so called to just find every person and let them know how much they mean to me and you know the appreciation
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I have for all of them is so hard to describe and you none of them really know who I am they didn't know my story
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they you know just worked and worked and worked to save my life and give me that
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chance when I think of Officer Melissa Harris just you know she's the one that found me to me she's hero she was the
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one who was by my side when I was about to die and she would have been my you know my last words would have been to
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her she didn't know me but uh she didn't want to leave me and she wasn't going to leave me and I don't
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even know her it just feels like it's you know it was more than just her job I guess I
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wouldn't be here without her Dr Johnson is a trauma surgeon at befront he's an everyday person and he
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means everything to me it's so hard to describe how incredible I someone that saves your life I mean you can say thank
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you but I mean what is thank you every day I wake up and I think of Dr Johnson all I could think about was going back
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and meeting him and I learned that so many people don't even you he never sees patience again and all I could think was
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I have to get there and tell them how thankful I am I also wondered will he remember me
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which is funny um I think you know he's a trauma surgeon they have patients every day um will he know who I am he
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walked into the room and you know I just grabbed a hold of Dr Johnson and gave him a hug and it was like a I didn't
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want to let go I mean it was more than a hug and you know I learned that he knew
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exactly who I was and we brought him a plaque that said thank you you know for saving my life and just I felt like
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something I had to give him something there's no way I'll forget Melissa for her to say thanks a lot of
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our patients don't ever say thanks it's times like that reminds me why we do what we do I hope he knows how much
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I love him and these people they're Everyday People they're just living their life they're just doing their job
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I mean how it's not even a job it's just they really saved my life

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 100
    Best writing
    Quality / Craft
  • 85
    Most emotional
  • 80
    Most heartwarming
  • 80
    Best performance

Episode Highlights

  • A Sister's Kindness
    My sister tracked down everyone who helped me, thanking each one personally.
    “I really wanted to meet everybody that I just had to say thank you.”
    @ 00m 10s
    June 01, 2014
  • A Hero's Touch
    Officer Melissa Harris was by my side when I was about to die.
    “To me she's a hero, she didn't want to leave me.”
    @ 00m 43s
    June 01, 2014
  • Gratitude for Life
    Dr. Johnson, my trauma surgeon, means everything to me.
    “I wake up every day thinking of Dr. Johnson.”
    @ 01m 28s
    June 01, 2014
  • An Unforgettable Hug
    Meeting Dr. Johnson was emotional; I didn't want to let go.
    “It was more than a hug.”
    @ 02m 04s
    June 01, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • She's the one that found me to me she's hero.
    Attack survivor Melissa Dohme thanks her heroes
  • I mean you can say thank you but what is thank you?
    Attack survivor Melissa Dohme thanks her heroes
  • I just grabbed a hold of Dr Johnson and gave him a hug.
    Attack survivor Melissa Dohme thanks her heroes
  • There's no way I'll forget Melissa for her to say thanks.
    Attack survivor Melissa Dohme thanks her heroes

Key Moments

  • Heroic Rescue00:38
  • Life-Saving Surgeon01:14
  • Emotional Reunion01:58
  • Unforgettable Thanks02:18

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