“It Was My Dad and His Friend…” — A 7-Year-Old’s 911 Call That Made Everyone Cry At 2:17 p.m. on what appeared to be an ordinary Tuesday, Vanessa Gomez, a seasoned 911 operator, answered a call that would stay with her forever. For fifteen years, she had guided people through heart attacks, accidents, and emergencies of every kind. But nothing prepared her for the trembling little voice that spoke through the static that afternoon. “It was my dad and his friend. Please help me.” Vanessa’s heart