This is a series of stories about rescue encounters that made me cry. I vividly explore the circumstances surrounding these events and the lasting impact each has made. I also relate my sense that we (rescue personnel) aren’t expected to cry. Eventually, we investigate the physiological factors that are in play, what happens when we fail to express or admit that some events are overwhelming, how to support our patients, their families, ourselves and our colleagues in these circumstances. We move on to the impact of these events on those we are charged with helping, strategies for helping them, strategies for developing our own resilience, and the need to support each other. Note: I will likely cry during this presentation. Additionally, I may describe events that may overwhelm or stress the attendee. The attendee should feel free to excuse themselves from the presentation, if necessary. Bring tissues. I know I’m bringing tissues.