Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Our Patient John Jenkins flying in a hot air balloon

Tune in to 9News on Thursday, July 21 at 6:30 a.m. or Channel 20 at 8:30 a.m. to see the story of our patient John Jenkins, who created a “Bucket List,” which included a ride in a hot-air balloon.

Thanks to the generosity of Gery deKoevend of Fantasy Balloons, John realized his dream on June 22 at Chatfield State Park and 9News covered the story. John’s family will never forget how Gery granted John’s final wish and recited The Balloonist’s Prayer on landing:

"The Winds have welcomed you with softness.The Sun has blessed you with his warm hands.You have flown so high and so wellthat God has joined you in your laughterand set you gently back againinto the loving arms of Mother Earth."

The story is scheduled for broadcast on Thursday on Channel 9 but breaking news could pre-empt it. Tune in or watch for the link to 9News web site.

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