UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WUSA9) -- Carlos Scruggs of Upper Marlboro says he just couldn't figure out who was responsible for a simple act of kindness that literally transformed a rough patch in his life.
The story starts with sadness. Scruggs explains, "My mom passed in December and four months later, my father passed." Scruggs says it breaks his heart to have to now sell his Upper Marlboro childhood home. Until then, Scruggs says it's very important to keep the house looking good, including the lawn.
Carlos had his leg amputated 10 years ago, so he asks a friend to help, but 2 weeks ago, before they even started, his friend got ill, "He went in to get a drink of water and had a seizure."
EMS and firefighters came, and took his friend to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital.
His friend was eventually released. But when Carlos got home, he was gobsmacked, "My yard was manicured perfectly, just the way I like it and I'm wondering is this divine intervention or exactly what?"
No neighbors confessed. The mystery mowers remained just that.
Scruggs wondered, "Who cut my grass, how did my grass get cut? and my neighbor said don't worry about it, and I said, no I gotta find out."
Enter the Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department. It seems when they showed up to the call, they decided they'd do what Scruggs couldn't. Three of the four firefighters met WUSA9 and Scruggs at his home Thursday night.
Scruggs was grateful to see them, "I'd just like to thank you guys again for the job you did."
Assistant Chief Robert Beavers thought of the idea, "He's disabled so he couldn't do it himself."
Firefighter Joshua Grey admits, "It was kind of a long day."
Firefighter Christopher Mateus said this about their act of kindness, "Makes me feel good about myself like I'm helping people."
Firefighter Michael Roberts also helped.
Beavers says it was a great opportunity to show they care, "A lot of times all we see is the tragedy, a house is burning down, car accidents, but this time we got to see a good result."
Gray says he's touched, "For us to get a thanks, its kind of like a blessing."
