When a taxi smashed into Phoenix police officer Jason Schechterle’s patrol car in 2001, the fireball that consumed the vehicle should have killed him.
But by a series of small miracles, Schechterle survived, suffering fourth degree burns to more than 40 percent of his body and drastically changing his appearance.
He wrote about his long ordeal to recovery in “Burning Shield: Rebirth after Unimaginable Adversity.”
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When a taxi smashed into Phoenix police officer Jason Schechterle’s patrol car in 2001, the fireball that consumed the vehicle should have killed him.
But by a series of small miracles, Schechterle survived, suffering fourth degree burns to more than 40 percent of his body and drastically changing his appearance.
He wrote about his long ordeal to recovery in “Burning Shield: Rebirth after Unimaginable Adversity.”
He will tell his story from despair to describing himself as the luckiest person alive at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at MorningStar assisted living and memory care facility, 16800 E. Paul Nordin Parkway.
Limited seating is available. To RSVP, call 480-327-6797.
Estate planning
Stephanie Bivens, a principal attorney with Bivens & Associates, will provide information about updating financial, personal and estate planning documents at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 8.
She has 20 years of experience in estate planning, elder law and special needs planning.
She has a knack for explaining complex legal matters in everyday terms to help clients achieve their individual estate planning goals.
Advance reservations must be made by calling 480-327-6797.
Caregiver group
A dementia caregiver support group will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10.
Individuals can bring their loved one for activities during the meeting.
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