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Mother of car crash victim thanks first responders for saving life

Editor's note: the following is a copy of a thank you letter sent to the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District.

On the morning of May 17 my son, Lee McCutchen, suffered massive injuries in a car accident near Lon's Automotive on Highway 160. Thank you seems an inadequate way to tell you how grateful I am for the professional, competent, thoughtful way you stabilized him, removed him from the overturned car and took him to the hospital. I understand that everyone on duty that morning responded to the scene. Since I don't know who did what I'll thank you all: Paramedic Dan Miller, Capt. Andy Miller, Clarke Brown, Dan Harshberger, Beau Reber and Paul Valdez. You each deserve to be acknowledged and applauded.

Many deserve thanks who have been involved in Lee's treatment and rehabilitation in the past four weeks, but without your care and expertise in handling his complex injuries, I might never have seen him alive.

Lee was transferred to Evenings Porch Assisted Living on July 16. In a few more weeks, thanks to you first responders and the grace of God, Lee should make a nearly full recovery.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Jan Neleigh

Bayfield