A retirement sendoff for a guardian angel
Summary
Marco Houpe was a baby injured in a fire in 1965, suffering serious burns. Wynola Wayne, a young nurse trainee at the time, helped save his life. When Wayne retired after almost 60 years as a nurse, Houpe honored her at her farewell party.Key Facts
- Marco Houpe was 15 months old when he was badly burned in a fire in 1965.
- He had third-degree burns on 85% of his body. Third-degree burns damage all layers of the skin.
- Wynola Wayne was a young nurse trainee working in the burn unit at a Columbus, Ohio hospital.
- Wayne helped save Houpe’s life during his treatment.
- Wayne worked as a nurse for nearly six decades before retiring.
- Houpe attended Wayne’s retirement party to show his gratitude.
- The event was covered by CBS News journalist Steve Hartman.
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