I Smoked a Dead Man's Cigarette

"It was 3 am on a snow-covered night. We had just got a brief moment to sleep after running all evening with accidents from the newly formed icy weather. We were dead tired and almost drowsing off when suddenly, the alarm blared for another call - a car accident with entrapment in the county". Jason Howard's journey as a paramedic personifies the strength of will and resilience. In a profession where one is recognized as a hero, the challenges and sacrifices that unfold behind the scenes to maintain that heroic perception often go unnoticed. I Smoked a Dead Man's Cigarettes is Howard's story, while revealing his passion for helping people, also sheds light on this profession's various struggles. From personal issues brought on by multiple unexpected emergency calls to the psychological strain, remorse, PTSD, detachment, and various other struggles, I Smoked a Dead Man's Cigarettes is a testament to Jason's bravery, his steadfast spirt and his refusal to give up in the face of challenges. Howard's story sheds a bright light on the lives of emergency responders who often go unnoticed or unappreciated for their sacrifice and selfless efforts. Through the highs and lows encountered in the line of work, Jason learned priceless lessons including the power of a community as a whole