On
August 23rd at approximately 9:30pm,
"Pick Pocket" James Harrison was in a bad car accident driving northbound on the 400, just past Hwy 9.
As he swerved to avoid hitting an out of place construction pylon, his
tires caught the shoulder causing his black Mazda 5 to roll over. Twice.
James
experienced the best side of humanity that day. Several people stopped
their car to offer help and make sure James was safe. One gentleman,
Nathan, is a military paramedic. Nathan asked permission and then
entered the back passenger section of the car. He then talked James through
the idea that he was going to hold his hands around James' neck to
prevent possible spinal cord injuries.
Nathan
kept James company, kept him calm, and kept his neck stable until the
paramedics arrived. During this time James learned that Nathan is
stationed at Base Borden, effective August 24th.
From the ambulance stretcher, James had a brief moment to shake
Nathan's hand and say thank you. And then Nathan disappeared before
James could get any more information about him.
We're very grateful that James only received minor injuries and is recovering well.
Nathan, if this message gets to you, please contact me or contact James directly through his website (
http://www.pickpocketmagic.com/). James would very much like to give you a proper and well deserved "thank you."
