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15 May 2026
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Firefighter helped deliver a baby. 22 years later, he travelled 800 miles to attend her college graduation, US
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When a firefighter showed up more than 20 years ago to help deliver a baby, he never imagined he would eventually be there to celebrate that same child’s milestones — including her graduation and upcoming wedding. Alan Kent, now retired, responded to a medical call in Colorado Springs, Springs, on 15 February 2004, where he found a woman named Stacy Huddle about to give birth to her daughter, Chloe Huddle. “We heard Stacy upstairs screaming. I was like, I think we're going to have a baby,” Alan recalled to news outlet Arizona's Family.
Chloe added, “Alan was the first person to hold me and we've had a special bond ever since.”
After Stacy gave birth, she brought the newborn to the fire station to reconnect with Alan and others who helped her with the delivery. From then on, Chloe celebrated her birthdays at the fire station while growing up. Chloe also surprised Kent at his recent retirement ceremony.
Alan also wanted to be there for her major life moments.
When Chloe graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on 24 April 2026, Alan travelled around 800 miles to watch her receive her degree in educational studies. “Since I'm retired, I've got a little bit of time. But even if I wasn't retired, I wouldn't miss this,” Alan said.
Chloe told Arizona's Family, “It just means the world to me that I have so many people here to support and celebrate me in this big life moment.”
The former firefighter is part of the guest list for Chloe’s summer wedding, too. “In our line of work, you know, we don't usually have all the time good things happen," Alan explained. "And sometimes very bad things happen in our careers, especially in the fire service.”
He continued to Arizona's Family: “To have something as great as this was, and then to continue out throughout the years to watch her grow, that's been that connection, that bond throughout the years."
Source: People, Washington Post, FOX 10 Phoenix, AZFamily, KPHO/Gray News, WSAZ
Chloe added, “Alan was the first person to hold me and we've had a special bond ever since.”
After Stacy gave birth, she brought the newborn to the fire station to reconnect with Alan and others who helped her with the delivery. From then on, Chloe celebrated her birthdays at the fire station while growing up. Chloe also surprised Kent at his recent retirement ceremony.
Alan also wanted to be there for her major life moments.
When Chloe graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on 24 April 2026, Alan travelled around 800 miles to watch her receive her degree in educational studies. “Since I'm retired, I've got a little bit of time. But even if I wasn't retired, I wouldn't miss this,” Alan said.
Chloe told Arizona's Family, “It just means the world to me that I have so many people here to support and celebrate me in this big life moment.”
The former firefighter is part of the guest list for Chloe’s summer wedding, too. “In our line of work, you know, we don't usually have all the time good things happen," Alan explained. "And sometimes very bad things happen in our careers, especially in the fire service.”
He continued to Arizona's Family: “To have something as great as this was, and then to continue out throughout the years to watch her grow, that's been that connection, that bond throughout the years."
Source: People, Washington Post, FOX 10 Phoenix, AZFamily, KPHO/Gray News, WSAZ