From left, Ryan's sister Morgan, 15, mother Peg, Centerport Fire Chief James Varese, father Gary, and brother Derek, 22. Photo by Steve Silverman.
By Steve Silverman
The family of Ryan Schacker, an 18-year-old Centerport resident, came to thank the Centerport Fire Department for saving his life after he was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident on January 16.
Ryan, who's car was struck broadside in the Route 25A crash, suffered serious head trauma and internal injuries, and was in a coma for 12 days following the accident.
Ryan's parents and doctors credit the professional emergency medical care that he received from the members of the Centerport Fire Department with saving his life. Ryan has recently been transferred to a rehabilitation facility in White Plains, and is significantly improving every day.
The members of the department were very touched and moved that the family took time out of their busy schedule caring for their son, to come down to the firehouse to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude.
The Schacker's presented the department with a cake and card signed by family and friends to the "Heroes of the Centerport FD, Thank You for Saving Ryan's Life!"