Editor: On April 13, at about 3 p.m., I had the misfortune to fall in  a crosswalk at 48 Avenue and 219 Street.  I managed to make it to the sidewalk and was surrounded by well-intentioned people. I do not know the names of the citizens who attended me, but I sincerely hope that, through your publication, they get the thanks they deserve.

Three people were extremely generous. One was Brent, an off-duty fireman from Surrey, who gave  me a professional 鈥榩at-down鈥�  for broken hips or legs.  A lady gave up her jacket to provide a pillow for me and I sincerely hope she got it back, without any blood on it. Please let me reimburse you if your jacket was damaged. I can be reached c/o The Times (604-514-6751),

The third person was from 鈥渄own under,鈥� as he repeatedly called me 鈥渕ate.鈥� He was concerned I would do further damage by moving my head. May God bless you all for your kindness to an old man.

Bill Cockburn,

Murrayville