Maine mother reunites with firefighter who delivered her son 24 years ago
In a heartwarming twist of fate, a Maine mother, Maddie Marks, and firefighter Robert Shay Jr. have rekindled their bond nearly twenty-five years after an extraordinary roadside delivery during a 9/11 memorial service. This unexpected reunion in 2026, facilitated by mutual friends, allowed them to reflect on the emotional weight of that significant day, bringing closure and a shared sense of…
A Maine woman who went into labor during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in 2002 has been reunited with the firefighter who assisted in delivering her son nearly 25 years later. Maddie Marks was attending a first anniversary remembrance event when her contractions became too intense to continue. Robert Shay Jr., a firefighter at the time, responded to the call and helped deliver her son on the side of the road before paramedics took them to the hospital.
The two have not seen each other since that fateful morning in 2002, but they finally found each other again in September 2026, 24 years later.
Written by urgent.news from Times of India's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
