Toddler pulled from burning house dies

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Posted: 9:54 PM Jan 7, 2009
Last Updated: 1:10 PM Jan 8, 2009
Reporter: Shelby Levins
Email Address: shelby.levins@kxii.com

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MADILL, OK -- A little girl in critical condition at OU Children's Hospital after she was pulled from a burning house in Madill has died Thursday.

First News learned on Thursday that the girl died at the Oklahoma City hospital Thursday after she was rushed to a Madill hospital last night, and then transported to the ICU at OU Medical Center via helicopter.

Madill firefighters say when they responded to the fire at 209 North 3rd Street around 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, someone was still inside.

Firefighter Mike Idleman says he rushed inside the burning building to save the little girl. He told us when he carried her out, she wasn't breathing.

June Standridge's daughter lives in the house, and says Idleman pulled the toddler from the burning house.

"A little 3-year-old was trapped inside the house and if it wasn't for Mike Idleman, the firefighter, the little girl wouldn't have been able to get out. They can replace the house, but they can't replace a life," Standridge said.

Firefighters say it took them more than 30 minutes to get the flames under control. They say the fire started in the kitchen and spread throughout the house, but the cause is still under investigation.

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Posted by: friend Location: madill on Feb 3, 2009 at 08:25 PM
the aunt claims that the parents of the little girl were drinking which isnt true and DHS is not invovled end of story.

Posted by: Unsure Location: Kingston on Jan 22, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Who was drinking? When was DHS involved and for what? If someone knows something tell it or keep your mouth shut.

Posted by: Friend Location: Madill on Jan 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Well if you are the aunt then start acting like one all of these lies are not going to bring back brynn and you are making the situation worse so drop it

Posted by: AUNT Location: Madill,Ok on Jan 15, 2009 at 09:16 PM
SURE IS STRANGE THE MOTHER AND STEP-FATHER WAS OUT DRINKING AND STILL DRINKING AT THIS MOMENT. DID YOU SEE HOW MANY BEER BOTTLES WERE AT THE HOUSE BY FRONT DOOR? SO MANY BEER BOTTLES ALL IN THE HOUSE. DRUNKS...THAT'A ALL THEY ARE. NOT COUNTING THE DRUG ABUSE. AND YES BABY GIRL WAS ABUSED, WE KNOW THIS FOR A FACT. THAT IS WHY DHS TOOK KIDS OUT OF HOUSE BEFORE. PARENTS WERE UNFIT, AND STILL ARE! DHS IS JUST AS MUCH TO BLAME FOR PUTTING CHILDREN BACK. PARENTING CLASSES....SURE THEY HELP...LOOK WHERE OUR LITTLE GIRL IS AT NOW. I KNOW MORE THEN YOU THINK I KNOW.

Posted by: a "friend" who knows how to spell Location: Madill on Jan 15, 2009 at 06:07 PM
To Aunt and anonymous who wrote one the 11th: How Dare You! If you had any common sense or respect, you would never ever in your life say such rude things! I am a friend of one of the family members and i can tell you right now they had more love for that child than you will ever know. She was not abused, which is disgusting to say, and her father probably did not see her for a reason.I dont know the situation, so i won't say anymore on that and how do you know they were partying, were you there? i happen to know that they were not and for you to say so is very very rude and you should be very ashamed of yourself. They love their kids very much, so all this negative stuff you keep saying is absolute garbage. My heart goes out to the family for lost of brynn, but they have two other little ones to take of now and i know they will. i love you guys. my prayers and thoughts are with you always. R.I.P Brynn P.S It was Ruled Accidental!

Posted by: mother of two Location: sherman on Jan 15, 2009 at 06:05 PM
Wow such a sad story,I know if my kids were in the house and it was on fire i would burn up getting to them,but I wasnt there and I dont know why or how she was only able to get two kids out.THANKS TO ALL THE FIREMEN who tryed to help this family,Mike you are a hero as well as the other guys you work with.

Posted by: Kacey Location: Oklahoma on Jan 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Is this really the time for anyone to be throwing accusations? To:Anonymous Location: oklahoma on Jan 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM and "Frind" how many of the words you posted are misspelled? Do you even know? Maybe before you take time to throw accusations around, you should take time to be sure of spelling and grammer. Seriously - why can't everyone ban together to help these parents and grandparents?

Posted by: amy Location: madill on Jan 12, 2009 at 10:12 PM
why hasn't there been a report to why this fire started in the first place? were are the families living now. who was the owner of the house? did they not have smoke alarms in the house?

Posted by: Anonymous Location: oklahoma on Jan 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM
How can perants justify going out and drinking and partting ,befor the childs funeral is even over.

Posted by: L Location: Oklahoma on Jan 11, 2009 at 10:27 AM
The firefighters would not let the mother go back in to the house because it was ingulfed in smoke and flames. And then the two surviving children would have been without a mother. Without the proper protection, ones body cannot survive those conditions. So in fact, the firefighters saved a life by not allowing this distraught mother to enter the burning structure.

Posted by: Concerned Location: Oklahoma on Jan 11, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Yes it is known how many firemen were inside the burning structure and yes it is know who the fireman was that found her. If your just wanting to have your moment in the spotlight, please choose a less tragic story. It would appear Level Headed in Oklahoma,you missed your mark.

Posted by: To Level Headed Location: In Oklahoma on Jan 11, 2009 at 10:15 AM
If you would pay attention instead of just wanting to get your moment in the spotlight, you would see that all the firemen were credited. And yes we do know who found the little girl. Mike Idleman did. You need to talk less and listen more.

Posted by: Aunt Location: Madill,Ok on Jan 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Jeff is the father, he was not aloud to pick up Bren, they kept her from his side of the family. We are loss, Jeff is having hard time dealing with time, wake up people, truth will be out soon enough. DHS will get invovled and remove those other children from home before something happens to them too, how was so many bruies on her little body?

Posted by: abba Location: oklahoma on Jan 11, 2009 at 12:46 AM
this is a sad story ther is no question in that. but do i have a question...someone wrote that the firefighters wouldn't let the mother go back inside to try to get the little girl out of the house... they would have to pry me off the door.. i'm sorry...i jsut don't understand. i am glad she was able to get the other 2 out, but still. also we should take the time to thank not just the firefighter...yes he did a great thing, but what about the medical staff at the hospital...they were just as involved as any...its good to know that i live in a community that has such wonderful people who, yes put thier lives on the line, but who also dedicate thier lives to saving other...thank you. to the family.. my thoughts and prayers are w/ you..

Posted by: Level Headed Location: Oklahoma on Jan 11, 2009 at 12:01 AM
First of all, my sincere regards go out to the entire family of this little angel. I cannot imagine ever losing a child of my own, especially in a situation as tragic as this one. The poor mother has lost a child and the only thing people are doing now are pointing their fingers. No one knows what they would do in a situation as awful as this, and I hope no one will ever have to go through something so horrible. I assume the mother was in total shock and no one knows how to think clearly through those moments. There is no need for judgement of any type. She is having to deal with that everyday and will have that on her mind for the rest of her life. As for the fire department, they did an excellent job AS A TEAM. There are fires every week and it takes EVERY SINGLE one of them to put the fire out. No one really knows how many firemen were in the house or who actually found the little girl. I think all firemen should be credited for their brave heroic skills. Not just one.

Posted by: Relatives Location: Madill on Jan 10, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Thank you Chief Pruitt for all the work you did, and for being with the family at the hospital. Your sincere concern is appreciated so much. You and all the men under you are all heros. Your job is not easy. It takes a special kind of person to do what you do.

Posted by: Carrie Location: Neighbor on Jan 10, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Who were the two ladies who got to the house first and took the mother and 2 boys outside? They are to be commended.

Posted by: madill Location: madill on Jan 10, 2009 at 08:12 PM
why did you not post my comment about the local banks and business that have set up donation drop off spots for the family that is in need. WHATS WRONG, MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE SAID SOME BAD OR NEGATIVE THINGS. THEN MAY BE YOU WOULD REPORT THAT. THATS WHATS WRONG WITH US IN AMERICA ALREADY, TO MUCH NEGATIVE AND NOT ENOUGH GOOD AND POSITIVE COMMENTS. IM NOT SURE THAT KXII HAS THE BEST OF INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC. KXII YOU MAKE SURE ALL THE GARBAGE GETS TOLD, HOW ABOUT SOME EQUAL RESPECT TO THE GOOD STUFF THAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY. YOU MIGHT TRY AND POST THE GOOD STUFF PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY. SEE IF IT DOESNT START TO GET PEOPLE RESPONDING WITH GOOD INSTEAD OF THE NEGATIVE. MAY BE WE MENTIONED THE NAME OF GOD TO MANY TIMES. WELL LETS SEE HOW FAR THIS GOOD OLD WORLD CAN GET WITHOUT THE HELP GOD!!!!!

Posted by: Kasey Location: Madill on Jan 10, 2009 at 02:10 PM
to a frind...don't say that aaron was not her father. aaron took care of her, clothed her, feed her, played with her, disciplined her when he needed to and loved her more than you can imagine. aaron was her daddy. i know jeff as well and i know that he is grieving over her. i was there in the hospital when she died. it was not aaron's fault that he couldn't see brynn. aaron has been there for jeff as much as he can and so has the rest of my family.

Posted by: a frind Location: kingston on Jan 10, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Aaron is not the littie girls father and the rill father is greving over the loss of his child that he was not aloude to see for so many months

Posted by: Su Location: Denison on Jan 10, 2009 at 12:30 AM
JM, thank you for the reminder of what firemen go through in the dark smoke, with dolls and items around , Not being there before. It is a wonder any one makes it out, Thank you. To the family of this little one, my deepest respect and sorrow for a little one lost. The brave firemen, I thank you. I will do the test with my family

Posted by: Kasey Location: Madill on Jan 10, 2009 at 12:23 AM
I would like to say thank you to everyone for their support. That little angel was my great niece and we miss her so much. To all the rude comments posted about my nephew and his wife, you people have no heart. Aaron and Megan are great parents and if those firefighters would have let them in the house they would have tried to save her. Megan is dealing with enough guilt right now as it is. She doesn't a bunch of strangers that don't what happened telling her that she is a bad parent. I love u Bre Bre. Me and Uncle Kevin miss u so much.

Posted by: madill Location: madill on Jan 9, 2009 at 09:18 PM
I live down the street from the house that caught fire. I seen the mother come out with the two kids and a teenage boy went into the burning house but come out due to the police man. I found out that this boy was the brother of one of the family members that lived in the house. This boy would have known the lay out of the house. I only seen two people that went into the house. One was the teenager and the other one was Mike. i did not see the other firefighters try all they did was walk around the house busting out windows. I believe that the teenager boy and Mike are hero's. Tell me if you know of a teenager that would go into a burning house. I feel bad for one not getting to know the young parents. Im so sorry for the lost of a loved one.

Posted by: Town Family Location: Madill on Jan 9, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Hey How about we all do what we should be doing, and go find one of the local stores( WALMART), banks ( FIRST UNITED) or Business( PIZZA HUT) that have set up a donation drop off location, And LETS SHOWN THIS FAMILY HOW WE DO IT IN A SMALL COMMUNITY HERE IN OKLAHOMA AND BAN TOGETHER AND GIVE WHAT EVER YOU FEEL YOU CAN AND LETS HELP THIS FAMILY OUT. IM SURE THERE IS NOT MANY CLOTHES, OR PERSON ITEMS THAT WERE ABLE TO BE SAVED OUT OF THE FIRE. I HAVE VISITED THE HOUSE AND THERE ISNT MUCH LEFT. IT MIGHT BE GOOD IF SOME LADYS AND MEN COULD GO SHOP AND GET SOME OF THE ITEMS NEEDED. I AM SURE THIS YOUNG FAMILY WOULD BE SO GLAD. REMEMBER GOD SAD TO HELP THOSE IN NEED, THATS HOW WE BEGIN TO LOOK LIKE CHRIST. THATS NOT JUST TALKING THAT WOULD BE DOING. WWJD

Posted by: jm Location: denison on Jan 9, 2009 at 05:23 PM
i wonder how many people will try to do the test that i put on here. it could save your life,or somebody elses.you are right about the fire dept.or any law officers,it is a brotherhood and it sticks to your whole famiy.as for this child i just cant find theright words to say. it will be hard. i have only been to one funeral for a baby,and i will tell you i hope i never have to go to another one.words cant begain to tell you what it was like. there is one other thing that really gets me upset.!!!! people who donot get over for the fire,or rescue or police. an ambulance here in denio had to wait on sme people to move and they had lights and siren going full blast.i had heard them coming two blocks beforethey even got to the intersection.i waited because i wasnt sure where they were going,always watch the rear view mirror,and in tx,you are only suppose to drive in the rightlane unless you are passing.

Posted by: Teresa Location: Sand Springs on Jan 9, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Please leave the family alone. They are mourning the loss of a loved one and trying to get the funneral taken care of. They are going through something no-one should ever have to. If you can not support them during this period in their lives then stay out of it. There is no need to kick them when they are down. I hope and pray you all can put yourself in their position and understand they need some time to heal. So please stop the accusations and gossip and try to be supportive.

Posted by: Compassionate Location: Madill on Jan 9, 2009 at 01:18 PM
Your right jm from Denison. That man begin playing it out from the very second it happened. I can also tell you it was an act of God that this particular man even found that precious child. Let me lay it out for you. He was presently at another job, heard the page go out, drove across town in 5 o'clock traffic to the fire dept. suited up, sprinted to the scene of the fire, because it was right behind the fire dept. went into that burning structure and found that baby. We are all aware that it takes team effort to fight a disaster of this magnitude. Madill, Ok has a magnificent Fire Dept. They risk their lives everytime they respond to a call. They don't do it for the glory or the pay, they do it because it's a calling they cannot deny. It is a brotherhood that cannot be broken by unjust or jealous remarks. I agree with one of the previous blogs. Had it been another man then his name would have been plastered on these blogs. They do not want the glory, they only want success.

Posted by: jm Location: denison on Jan 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM
as a former firefighters daughter i know how all this works. that man will play this out from now till forever. wandering if he could hav done anything different. my guess,no. now with that said i have acomment to everybody.when you get home tonight or if you are home stand up and close your eyes then try to walk around your house ,dont look leave them closed, then try this at night.then you get the idea of how hard it is to find anything without choking smoke.also look at how you keep your house clean,is here stuff pile very where and if there are dolls lying every where in the dark in a house that the fireman have never been in the doll could be mistaken for a baby. all i am saying is everybody should try to keep as clean a house as possible.by the way i do not know these people.and was only trying to et everybody to see that he fire dept.has a hard job and do not get paid enough.my dad was on the sherman fire dept.for 32 yrs.before retiring from an injury on the job.

Posted by: Jaylee Location: Madill on Jan 9, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Shame on the negative comments and shame on KXII for posting them. This is a terrible enough situation without the heartless comments that have been submitted. There are just a bunch of armchair quarterbacks who can say what they "would have" done but no one can say that until you are in the scene. KXII gets enough good ratings and support from viewers that it is REALLY not necessary for you to post TRASH for ratings. I understand "Freedom of Speech" but these comments are made mostly by people who post comments and then hide behind their computer screen because they are all talk. You have the ability to review all comments and you even say that you review all comments, so start proving it for this victims sake.

Posted by: To Anonomous posted at 10:32 pm Location: Madill on Jan 9, 2009 at 11:43 AM
I can promise you that Mike Idleman is very aware that his fellow firefighters were in that burning house with him. And had it been another man with another name that carried that baby out, then his name would be in the place of Mikes. That's the way the news operates. I can also promise you that every individual that saw , read or heard anything about this tragic event, also knows it was a team effort. This is not the proper place for rude, unjust, or jealous remarks.

Posted by: Rusty Location: Kinston on Jan 9, 2009 at 10:43 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. This little angle will be watching over her family. As for the rude comments on this story. I would like to say get a life. You were not there and have no idea what happened this editorial only explain parts of the situation on scene. Madill FPD did a outstanding job doing what they do. I stand and salute them for going were few dare to tread. Grandma and son my heart cries for you. Semper Fi

Posted by: sad Location: okc on Jan 9, 2009 at 09:50 AM
that lil girl was an angel. i have never met a lil girl as a sweet as her. she was to good for this earth. it breaks my heart how she had to die. her mother is beautiful on the inside and out and so was bryn. i know she did everything she could to save her. she loved that lil girl.im thankful for having gotten the chance to know brynn.

Posted by: Leroy Location: Out There> on Jan 9, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Prayers to the family. RIP little angel.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Sulphur on Jan 9, 2009 at 04:11 AM
My heart and prayers go out to this family during this tragic time.. As for the negative comments people need to know the facts before giving their opinions.. Some terrible things have been posted and these people weren't even there to know what truly happened. How dare you judge this family..

Posted by: johnny Location: oklahoma on Jan 9, 2009 at 12:30 AM
All you jerks who keep questioning the parents of this poor child all need to run down and get yourselves a job at DHS...I'm sure they'd be happy to have you as you seem to fit their mold! Get a life and leave innocent people alone to grieve the loss of a precious child. Shame on all of you and I hope an ACCIDENT never happens to one of YOUR children...since you're so perfect how could you handle it if it does?

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Oklahoma on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:32 PM
I am saddened that the baby girl did not make it. I thank the Madill Fire Department for their heroic measures. BUT, I would like it mentioned that it was more than Mike Idleman in the burning house. It takes team effort to fight fire and save lives. I applaud the entire Madill Fire Department!

Posted by: SDB Location: Denison on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:01 PM
My prayers are with the family. God Bless you fireman Mike.

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Texas on Jan 8, 2009 at 09:06 PM
We all need to pray for this family. This is a sad situation. As a parent, my heart breaks! I am a firefighter/paramedic's wife and I thank God everyday we have such brave men and women risking their own lives! As a mom I can't imagine what this family is going through. The firefighter, Mike, must also be having a hard time. But he did his job and he saved the little girl from the fire. Way to go Mike, you are a hero! I am keeping the family and Mike in my thoughts and prayers. It really touches home when my husband could have been going into that house to save that little girl and risking his life. But that is his job!

Posted by: Someone that cares. Location: 40 miles away on Jan 8, 2009 at 08:23 PM
I PRAY FOR THE FIREFIGHTER, AND ALSO THE EMT s THAT WORKED WITH THE LITTLE GIRL. THIS HAS TOUCHED THEIR LIVES VERY MUCH, GOD BLESS ALL THAT HELPED. YOU ARE THE BEST. YOU DID ALL YOU COULD, AND IT CAME FROM THE HEART.GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY.

Posted by: JANE DOE Location: KINGSTON on Jan 8, 2009 at 07:29 PM
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, HOW HORRIABLE IT MUST BE TO KNOW YOUR BABY IS IN A BURNING HOUSE. ALL PEOPLE CAN DO IS BE COLD HEARTED.. I COULDN'T IMANGE WHAT THE PARENTS FEEL. PEOPLE CAN SAY MEAN THINGS BUT UNTIL THEY ARE PUT IN THE POSITION THEY NEVER KNOW WHAT THEY WOULD DO.. HOW CAN PEOPLE SAY THINGS WHEN THEY HAVE NO IDEA? MIKE YOU DONE A GOOD JOB, MY BROTHER IS A FIREFIGHTER AND HE RISK HIS LIFE ALL THE TIME TO DO THE SAME THING YOU DONE. FIREFIGHTERS ARE TRUE HEROS IN MY EYES!! GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND THE SWEET LITTLE ANGEL WHO LOST HER LIFE. MY HEART TRUELY GOES OUT TO YOU I HAVE KIDS MYSELF AND I COULDN'T IMANGE THE PAIN YOU ARE HAVING. ONCE AGAIN MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL. MADILL FIREFIGHTERS YOU DONE YOUR BEST. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT FIREMAN? GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Posted by: Ralph Location: Denison on Jan 8, 2009 at 06:45 PM
To the family of this little girl: Many tears are being shed tonight.

Posted by: melissa riggs Location: keller, tx on Jan 8, 2009 at 04:40 PM
megan i am sooo sorry i cant even imagine what you are going through right now i am going to try to make a trip up there and bring you some stuff! i love you hunny.

Posted by: God Bless Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 04:40 PM
To *Location. You don't understand. If that mother was to go back in there it would be worse understand of the firemen having to look fo rthe lilttle girl they would also have to look for thhe mother. THen if something was to have haooened to her the other two lil ones wouldn't have her. The cops and ambulance could not let th mother in. Every parent would WANT to go in ther but couldn't. So no it is not child abuse or neglect. My thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and the Madill Fire Dept.

Posted by: Linda Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 04:20 PM
In answer to some of the questions about where the parents were, the father was at work and the mother was home with the three children. I know this because I am Brynn's great grandmother. Her mother tried her best to save Brynn but the smoke was so thick that she could not and the firemen would not let her go back into the house. We are so thankful that she was able to save the other two. We all loved Brynn with all our hearts and it is a terrible tragedy. I don't know why some people have to always take it upon themselves to point the finger at the parents when they don't even have the facts. This tragedy is bad enough on all our family without rude and mallicious comments from complete strangers that have no idea what happened. Our deepest thanks go out to Mike for his heroic actions and to the other firefighters that risked their lives to get her out. May God Bless You All.

Posted by: * Location: ok on Jan 8, 2009 at 03:40 PM
I dont care what kind of situation it was if that was my child I would have went back in no matter how bad....How can a parent just leave thier baby to burn alive??? Thank goodness the fireman was brave enough to rescue the child...just think maybe the baby would still be alive if the parents would have cared a bit more to save the baby??? Sounds like child abuse and neglect to me...

Posted by: Home Town Family Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 02:59 PM
To all of the people that responded and have helped out in this very sad Time for all in any town. My GOD GIVE ALL THE FAMILY AND FREINDS THE STRENGTH THEY NEED RIGHT NOW. We cant live in yesterday. But we can look forward to tomorrow. The Best thing here is that Bren is home with her father in Heaven as he has promissed us all. The Little one are Precious to GOD. I would sure like to see the local paper write some great thing about our local Fire Deparment and how these guy put them self in harms way, @ every call they go on. And im sure it is not for the Money. It comes from there HEART, AWSOME JOB MEN. You are all our HERO's !!!!!!!

Posted by: Mom Location: Sherman on Jan 8, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Gold help this family during their loss. Rude comments are never appropriate. However, it would be appropriate when possible for KXII to include as many positive facts, such as parents were present and did everything they could... It could reduce some of the unnecessary rude comments from these cynical viewers.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Kingston on Jan 8, 2009 at 02:27 PM
To the parents and grandparents of this poor little angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough and horrible time. And to the firefighters, a job well done and keep up the good work.

Posted by: Bearcat Mom Location: Sherman on Jan 8, 2009 at 02:22 PM
I am saddened to hear about the little girl passing. Mike, you did you best. My thoughts and prayers are w/the family.

Posted by: sam Location: oklahoma on Jan 8, 2009 at 02:11 PM
I just absolutely could not live with myself if I felt I didn't do everything I could to save my child's life...not that I am saying the mother didn't...that poor mother will have to live with that the rest of her life, and that is truly sad. God bless our firefighters, risking their lives every day to save another.

Posted by: ann Location: howe on Jan 8, 2009 at 01:44 PM
I am sorry to hear about the loss of this little angel. God be with this family and the fire fighters who risked their lives.I am keeping them in my prayers. They will need all the help they can get to get thru this.

Posted by: A.C. on Jan 8, 2009 at 01:24 PM
I know the baby passed today but atleast the parents got to say goodbye once last time thanks to Mike Idleman, hes a true hero and needs to be properly commended for his courage and bravery that he has shown so many times. Im not saying that he done this alone but he was dispatched from another job and made it thru town, suited up and ran to the fire and went straght in and started looking for the baby. That to me is a blessing to us all, to know we have people like him on our side, I know he did all he could, hes the reason she made it out !! Thanku Mike, ur a true hero!!

Posted by: anonymous Location: Ardmore on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I want to know where the parent were also. How can all these people leave their babies in a burning house.

Posted by: Relative in Ardmore Location: Ardmore on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM
To the rude commentor: The mother tried her best to get them out. There were 2 other children in that she managed to save, it got to bad when she went back in for the 3rd one. Nasty remarks are very unneccisary. Keep those thoughts to yourself, may peace be with them in this time of need. "if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all"

Posted by: Paula Location: Sherman on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:13 PM
I am saddend to hear the news on the little girl. Mike, thanks for doing your best to save her. Just always remember God took her to be with him, knowing you tried so hard to keep her here. I pray for the family.

Posted by: sad Location: madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I was at the fire and when Mike out with her it broke my heart. She passed away today but by the looks of her i think everybody knew she would. Mike you did all you could do. There where to other kids there and i just hope they are ok. To me it doesn't matter if the parents are good r bad they have lost a child and i am sorry for that. God Bless

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 12:01 PM
My prayers are with the family and the little girl. May she rest in peace.

Posted by: Someone Location: Ardmore on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Look to all you who keep saying "Where were the parents!" You should be ashamed. There was a parent present and she managed to get every one out but that little girl...she's only human and it's not her fault that little girl was left inside. Her father is really close to my boyfriend. Whomever said it was loser parents should be ashamed! That fireman is a hero

Posted by: Susan Location: Sherman on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:48 AM
This is truly a sad story. I applaud the firefighter who risked his life to save that little girl, and my thoughts and prayers are with her family. However, the question still lingers: where were her parents when the fire started, and was she left alone? If so, why?

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Why must people post such negative things on here, unless you know her parents you should not point fingers. Accidents happen, and that mom has a lot to deal with without anyone making it worse for her. You should be praying for the family, it is not for any of us to make judgement.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Prayers to the family of this child and Mike thanks so much. God bless you.

Posted by: Laura Location: Ardmore on Jan 8, 2009 at 11:11 AM
This is a very sad tragedy. My heart goes out to Aaron and Megan and the family. Lots of thoughts and prayers. xoxo

Posted by: Texas Mom on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:54 AM
My prayers for this little one and blessings to the firefighter.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:49 AM
the little girl past away this morning my thoughts and prayers are with the family

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Just to let yall know the little girl did not make it.. But Mike did try his best to save the child..

Posted by: Ralph Location: Denison on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:01 AM
May this poor little girl have a full recovery.

Posted by: here and there Location: everywhere on Jan 8, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Where were the parents at? And why was the little girl left in the house..Sounds like loser parents to me!!

Posted by: Bearcat Mom Location: Sherman on Jan 8, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Mike, you are a true hero. I hope the little girl recovers and can one day maybe thank her angel.

Posted by: Proud Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Madill Firefighters know there stuff. They go in there n get the job done. Mike Thank You. Also the other firefighters, cops and other helpers thank you. JOB WELL DONE MADILL!

Posted by: MADILL Location: RESIDENT on Jan 8, 2009 at 08:28 AM
MIKE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE TYPE OF PERSON TO PUT THE NEEDS OF OTHERS FIRST. THANK YOU MIKE FOR A JOB WELL DONE I HOPE THE TOWN OF MADILL REALIZE WHAT A GREAT PERSON THEY HAVE AS A FIREMAN.

Posted by: Zyklon B Location: Sherman on Jan 8, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Excellent work Mike!!!

Posted by: Paula Location: Sherman on Jan 8, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Thanks to Mike (the firefighter) that he was brave enough to risk his own life to save this little girl. I hope she will be ok. I drive by a fire station every day and it always looks so peaceful and quiet, until they get that call and they have to put their own lives on the line every time. I thank all of them for what they do for all of us.

Posted by: Wondering Where Location: Madill on Jan 8, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Where were the parents or the guardians to this child.

Posted by: Madill Resident Location: Madill on Jan 7, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Mike you are a true hero!!! Thanks to the entire Madill Fire Department for the great work they did tonight!

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