He looked as tired as he was, but his kids think their dad's work is "great - daddy's a hero" and his wife is used to him being away on risky missions from his time in the military. So he felt good Thursday night, being able to help even one person. He wasn't so sure, though, what fate awaited Plekam. Amazed that she had survived 12 hours amid the remains of the thrift store, he wasn't so sure she would live through the night, the next day.