A Retired Firefighter Follows Through on a 22-Year Promise

Back in 2004, a firefighter in Colorado Springs named Alan Kent responded to an emergency call — and ended up delivering a baby girl named Chloe upstairs in her mom’s house. He was the first person to ever hold her.

Afterward, Chloe’s mom brought the baby back to the station to say thank you and —right then and there — made an awesome agreement. Chloe would celebrate her birthdays at the fire station — and Alan promised to show up for every single major milestone in her life.

Fast forward 22 years. Alan, who is now retired, traveled 800 miles to Phoenix to watch Chloe walk across the stage and graduate from Grand Canyon University.

Alan said that in his decades as a first responder, you see a lot of heartbreak, so getting to watch this little girl grow up has been an absolute blessing.

And the deal isn’t over yet. Chloe is getting married this summer — and, of course, Alan already has his ticket booked.