STOKESDALE, N.C. — Stokesdale kindergartener Jaxson Franklin visited the firefighters who were on the scene after he was hit by a car in late March.
Donning a cast on his left arm and leg, Franklin is seen with a smile while visiting the team of firefighters who provided his care.
Stokesdale Fire Deputy Chief Randy Southard enjoyed Jaxson's visit. He said six of the men who helped Jaxson were at the department.
"It was a great opportunity for them to see him smiling as his parents would say he was his usual self, other than a couple of casts, neck braces on he was doing terrific," said Southard.
"Often we see citizens at their worst. After the calls we most likely never see or hear updates on those that we run calls on," wrote the Stokesdale Fire District on their Facebook. "Last night was one of the wonderful exceptions to this."
Franklin was hit by a car while he was trying to board his school bus at the end of March.
47-year-old James Michael Christman was driving when he disregarded the activated lights and stop arm on a school bus, striking Franklin. Christman is now facing felony charges.
Franklin's injuries were serious and life-threatening. But as he recovered, Franklin's doctors gave the family "a "positive outlook" regarding his injuries in April.
"Seeing the smile on his face [is] what makes us love this job!" wrote the fire station. "We would like to wish Jaxson the best in his recovery and ask that everyone keep him and his family in your prayers."
Franklin also visited Stokesdale Elementary School to visit classmates and staff on Wednesday morning. Staff said they were overjoyed to see him.
He got many of his classmates to sign his casts while eating a sub sandwich.
Franklin visited his elementary school
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