My Christmas Present

It couldn't have been a lot worse. Hitting a cement pole in wintry conditions isn't something you want to try. Fortunately, I was lucky to emerge relatively unscathed yesterday, for which I and my family are thankful.

The car? Not so much. But these are not stories to be made light of.

Couple of quick points. The paramedics who helped me out, Emmanuel Monssen and Joseph Bofolo, were terrific. if I had suffered a serious injury, the care I received at St. Mike's would have saved me, I feel certain. Those people know their stuff.

The accident happened on those tricky snowy conditions at about 2:55 yesterday as I was going westbound on Lakeshore just west of the Exhibition grounds and ended up bumped head on into a cement pole. Two young men were quickly on the scene and stayed with me until police and paramedics arrived. They didn't have to do that, but they did, which makes me think the old name "Toronto The Good" still has real meaning these days.

Anyways, I didn't get their names. One fellow said he was walking his dogs, saw the accident, popped his dogs in his car and came running over. Not everybody would do that.

I'd like to find these two gentlemen and thank them personally. If this story sounds familiar to you or one of your buddies tells you about it, please get them in contact with me at dcox@thestar.ca.

Thanks for reading, and everybody try to stay happy and healthy over the upcoming holiday season.

 

Comments

[Mike]

I'm glad that you are all right. I don't always agree with your points of view, but I never want to see anyone hurt. God watches over us, and on that day, He sent the unknown men to you to keep you safe, as well as the wonderful paramedics and hospital staff. Merry Christmas.

[moe green]

You're a smart thoughtful and classy guy. Glad your okay. Happy Holidays,

[moe green]

I think most people are good. Unfortunately, it's the good many bad ones who get all the press. Bush is in the news, those guys aren't. Harper in the news, food bank volunteers, not so much.

[Cos D]

"It couldn't have been a lot worse'

I think you may have suffered minor head trauma.. Glad to hear your ok. :)

Cos

[Conn Smythe]

Glad to hear you're okay and stories like these always reaffirm my belief in people. All the best to you and your family for the holidays!

[LeafsRule]

Hey glad to hear you're alright; we have some of the best paramedics in the world in this city!

[Ernesto Cervini]

Hey Damien
Glad you're safe and healthy. Keep doing your thing!
Happy Holidays

[The 5th Line Centre]

All it takes to make a bad situation tolerable are people like that. Glad to you are okay, but if you need someone to take over for a few days let me know. Haha
Seriously though, happy to hear it's only the car in rough shape.

[Jesse]

Thanks Damien for sharing this story and focusing on the positive aspects of a bad situation.

[Dom De Luca]

Good to hear that you are okay, Damien. Yes, there still is plenty of good in Toronto the Good. I tip my hat to all of those fine citizens who helped you. They make this city a warmer place to live in during these cold winter months.

[Brenda Brown]

I am happy you are ok Damien. It warms me to know that people helped you out. Great news story. Merry Christmas!

[Stella]

Dear Damien

Do you think you could show Brian Burke where this happened? He needs a good bonk on the melon!!! As for yourself, glad to hear that you doing well as I read your articles daily and appreciate your opinions. Take care!