Mom Of 5 Expresses Profound Gratitude To Hero Firefighters Who Saved Her Husband

Jun 13, 2023

The life of Jullie Glover, a mother of five from Virginia, took a tragic turn when her husband, Matthew Glover, was involved in a fiery car crash in May 2022. The accident left him severely injured and almost paralyzed from the neck down. However, amidst the challenges and the long road to recovery, there has been a glimmer of hope and gratitude for the family. 

Jullie, accompanied by her husband via a phone call, paid a visit to Station 6 of the Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) on April 18, 2023, to personally express her deep gratitude to the firefighters who played a pivotal role in saving her husband that fateful night. Although Matthew's injuries have left him unable to be physically present, his appreciation was conveyed as heartfelt through the telephone connection.

Matthew was in critical condition when emergency services found him on the night of the accident. According to reports, the 35-year-old dad was driving a Nissan Titan at a high speed when he veered off the road and collided with several trees. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire, trapping Glover inside. 

Authorities responded swiftly to the scene in the 200 block of Langhorne Road after receiving a distress call at 11:36 p.m. Firefighters from the LFD courageously rescued Glover from the burning wreckage. They managed to extricate him from the vehicle and immediately transferred him to Lynchburg General Hospital for urgent medical attention.

Glover, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained severe injuries as a result of the crash. His prognosis was uncertain at that time. 

Since the accident, the Glovers' time has been filled with countless surgeries, hospitalizations and rehabilitation. Throughout this difficult journey, Jullie has tirelessly worked, shouldering the responsibility of caring for her husband and ensuring the well-being of their children but she also never forgot the heroes in uniform.

The firefighters involved in Matthew’s rescue were Shaquita Ford, Donte Taylor, Jonathan Bryant, Travis Calloway, David Marsh and Kevin Snead. The LFD emphasized that for these brave individuals, responding to such critical calls was simply part of their daily routine, as they selflessly put their lives on the line to protect and save others.

“Like every other Lynchburg Fire employee, they don't do it for the accolades, but it's nice to be reminded once in a while what a difference you've made in someone's life by helping them in their greatest time of need,” the Facebook post stated. “Best wishes to the Glover family for Matthew's continued recovery, and thank you for wanting to recognize our amazing team."

In a remarkable turn of events, the LFD partnered with Mountain View Church to extend their support to Matthew and his family, per WFXR. During her visit, Jullie mentioned the challenges they were facing in providing care for Matthew, particularly in regard to his mobility. 

Touched by their plight, the fire department, with the help of volunteers from Mountain View Church, decided to construct a specially designed handicap ramp for the Glover family. The city waived the construction permit fee to facilitate this act of generosity.

The collaborative effort between the fire department and the church culminated in the completion of the ramp, which was unveiled on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The Glover children had the honor of cutting the ribbon, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter in their father's recovery journey.

Jullie Glover's visit to the Lynchburg Fire Department serves as a reminder of the profound impact that first responders have on individuals and their families during times of crisis. What can you say about the acknowledgment extended to these heroes in uniform? Tell this story to your friends and family!