{
  "id": 6963039,
  "title": "Maine mother reunites with firefighter who delivered her son 24 years ago",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/maine-mother-reunites-with-firefighter-who-delivered-her-son-24-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T17:44:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2002-a-maine-mother-went-into-labor-during-a-9/11-memorial-24-years-later-she-reunited-with-the-firefighter-who-delivered-her-son/articleshow/134081580.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}