To the editor:

We just wanted to take a moment to share with the community an uplifting experience we shared with complete strangers a few months ago.

My husband and I were in a car accident. I was driving and the car malfunctioned and accelerated on its own, causing us to strike a building. Within moments Dr. Sam Desai, DDS and his patient John Fournier came out of the building and assisted me exiting the vehicle.

My arm was bleeding very badly. With the car leaking fluids they had me sit on the curb at a safe distance from the car while they worked to get my husband over the center console, which they succeeded at.

Peggy Tavares from the Thrift Store located across the street from the accident brought towels for my arm, because it was bleeding profusely, and waited with us until the ambulance arrived.

Our gratitude for these SPECIAL people CAN NOT be expressed with words. We are so lucky to have community members like these folks.

With sincere appreciation,

Betty and Charlie Shogren

Cape Coral