Paramedic Reunites with Terminally Ill Son

Florida Paramedic Kendall Whitaker is now back home with her sons — one of whom is terminally ill — after spending the past two weeks in isolation.

Her emotional reunion was captured on video as her boys ran through the front door to give her a hug.

Easton is five years old and has a critical heart disease, according to a GoFundMe page set up by Whitaker’s friend.

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Paramedics with man on stretcher in ambulance, showing low angle view.

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A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.