Saved by a Cup of Joe

A Life Changed in an Instant

Phil was a 40 year old cop with 18 years on the force. I saw him in consultation after an incident one night in Bridgeport.

While on patrol, Phil and his partner received a radio call about a fire in a clothing store. With Phil driving, they arrived at the scene and saw a burning carton inside the darkened store. Fire trucks were on the way.

Before the call, they’d stopped at a Dunkin’ Donuts for coffee. As his partner got out of the patrol car to investigate, Phil t...