On Friday the 13th of March, at about 3:15 a.m., I called 9-1-1 to report my husband, Gary, was having chest pains. I want to say a big ‘thank you’ to all who helped us, from the kind, soft-spoken 9-1-1 operator to the five wonderful paramedics who were so calm and helpful as they checked Gary out and decided he needed to go to Fallbrook Hospital. One of the men even made sure everything was turned off in our home before we left so it would be safe.

The staff at the emergency room was incredible, took such good care of Gary, kept us at ease while they checked him out and decided to kee...