Jesse Williams, 27, finally had the chance to once again meet Mark Brunton, the firefighter who delivered him into the world.
The meeting took place at a fire station in Cameron Park, California, according to KCRA-TV.
The two first met on Valentine’s Day 1993 when Brunton was a firefighter and self-described ''newly-minted'' paramedic. Williams doesn’t remember the encounter, but Brunton has never forgotten it.
It seems Williams’ mother, Kim, had gone into labor early and her husband had called paramedics for help.
''We had planned to have (the baby) at home with a midwife … instead, I got six firefighters in the house,'' she said.
''Jesse decided to come a lot quicker than anybody could get there.''
Brunton recalled the day with a smile.
''The rest of the older, crustier experienced medics said, 'Well, kid, it's up to you,''' Brunton said.
He delivered nine-pound, 11-ounce Baby Jesse without a problem.
''I was extremely nervous, but everything worked out just great,'' Brunton told the television news.
Ironically, Jesse is now a firefighter intern, while Brunton works as a battalion chief nearby.
They recently had a chance to meet again after Williams inquired about Brunton.
''I helped bring him into this world and the fact that he would go on into this profession is pretty cool,'' Brunton said.
And Williams added: ''I guess you could definitely say it's fate.''
Jeffrey Rodack ✉
Jeffrey Rodack, who has nearly a half century in news as a senior editor and city editor for national and local publications, has covered politics for Newsmax for nearly seven years.
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