A Young Survivor's Road to Recovery: Ramesses' Miraculous Journey One Year On
It's been a year since the devastating medical transport plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia that left nine-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana as one of the youngest survivors. The incident claimed six lives and injured two dozen people, including Ramesses' father, Steven Dreuitt, who died in the car fire.
The tragedy also left an indelible mark on Ramesses, with more than 90% of his body burned beyond recognition. However, against all odds, he managed to climb out of the burning car and was airlifted to a burn center in Boston for treatment.
Ramesses' family has been nothing short of remarkable in their support and resilience. His mother, Jamie Vazquez-Viana, described her son's recovery as "nothing short of a miracle," adding that despite the extent of his burns, Ramesses can still hear and see, albeit with some vision loss.
The young boy's progress has been steady, with multiple surgeries, including partial amputations on both hands, to help him recover. His medical team praised his miraculous survival, noting that only his feet were spared from the burns.
In a remarkable display of strength and positivity, Ramesses spoke about his experience, saying, "I want them to know God is there." He also expressed gratitude for the support of his community, which has rallied around him in every way possible.
To celebrate Christmas last year, Smedley Elementary School threw a surprise pep rally, where CBS News correspondent David Begnaud presented Ramesses' mother with a brand-new car courtesy of David Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Glen Mills. The school also received a $50,000 check from Canva to support the family's ongoing needs.
Today, Ramesses is back in Boston for another surgery that will keep him hospitalized for about five weeks. Once he recovers, his family plans to return to Philadelphia and enroll him in Smedley Elementary School. Despite facing immense challenges, Ramesses has shown remarkable resilience and a determination to overcome his ordeal.
The story of Ramesses Vazquez-Viana serves as a poignant reminder of the power of hope, faith, and community in the face of tragedy. His miraculous journey is an inspiration to all who have followed his progress and will undoubtedly continue to touch hearts for years to come.
It's been a year since the devastating medical transport plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia that left nine-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana as one of the youngest survivors. The incident claimed six lives and injured two dozen people, including Ramesses' father, Steven Dreuitt, who died in the car fire.
The tragedy also left an indelible mark on Ramesses, with more than 90% of his body burned beyond recognition. However, against all odds, he managed to climb out of the burning car and was airlifted to a burn center in Boston for treatment.
Ramesses' family has been nothing short of remarkable in their support and resilience. His mother, Jamie Vazquez-Viana, described her son's recovery as "nothing short of a miracle," adding that despite the extent of his burns, Ramesses can still hear and see, albeit with some vision loss.
The young boy's progress has been steady, with multiple surgeries, including partial amputations on both hands, to help him recover. His medical team praised his miraculous survival, noting that only his feet were spared from the burns.
In a remarkable display of strength and positivity, Ramesses spoke about his experience, saying, "I want them to know God is there." He also expressed gratitude for the support of his community, which has rallied around him in every way possible.
To celebrate Christmas last year, Smedley Elementary School threw a surprise pep rally, where CBS News correspondent David Begnaud presented Ramesses' mother with a brand-new car courtesy of David Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Glen Mills. The school also received a $50,000 check from Canva to support the family's ongoing needs.
Today, Ramesses is back in Boston for another surgery that will keep him hospitalized for about five weeks. Once he recovers, his family plans to return to Philadelphia and enroll him in Smedley Elementary School. Despite facing immense challenges, Ramesses has shown remarkable resilience and a determination to overcome his ordeal.
The story of Ramesses Vazquez-Viana serves as a poignant reminder of the power of hope, faith, and community in the face of tragedy. His miraculous journey is an inspiration to all who have followed his progress and will undoubtedly continue to touch hearts for years to come.
! I mean, can you even imagine being 9 and going through that kinda trauma? The fact that he's still got some vision left is just...wow 
. And his positivity is everything - "God is there" might be what helped him cope with all that pain 
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. I'm also loving how Smedley Elementary School stepped up to help - who throws a surprise pep rally for a 9-year-old in need? 
. I hope he gets through his surgery smoothly and gets back to school soon - this kid deserves all the sunshine and happiness in the world 
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. But you know what's even crazier? The lack of safety measures on those planes 
. It's like, come on folks! If you're gonna fly around with people on board, make sure there are some basic safety protocols in place 
. I mean, no wonder his dad died in the car fire... it was all connected 
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. I'm not saying he's not a miracle survivor and all, but come on! Boston to Philly? That's like an hour and a half flight distance 
. What if they had just stayed in Boston for longer? Maybe his recovery wouldn't have been so... eventful 
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. Maybe there's a way for us to prevent something like this from happening again in the future?
This kid's story is insane! I mean, surviving a plane crash and car fire with like 90% burns... that's just crazy! 
And the school rallying around him with a new car? That's what we need more of in this world 
? i mean, partial amputations on both hands and still he's got a smile on his face! 
it just goes to show that even when life tries to bring us down, we can always find a way to pick ourselves up and keep moving forward 
Ramesses' parents are so lucky he can even see and hear with all those burns 
that's crazy! Why do they need a new car tho? Can't the school just pay for his education or something? 
What's going on in Ramesses' life right now? Is he scared of anything? 
. He's definitely an inspiration to us all! 