
Maddie Marks
Maddie Marks is a Maine mother who made headlines for unexpectedly going into labor during a September 11 memorial service in 2002. Her son, whom she named Robert, was delivered on the roadside by firefighter Robert Shay Jr. Marks recently reunited with Shay, nearly 24 years after the extraordinary event, to express her gratitude for his assistance during a pivotal moment in her life.
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Maddie Marks was attending a first anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Maine when she suddenly went into labour.
In 2002, a Maine mother went into labor during a 9/11 memorial; 24 years later, she reunited with the firefighter who delivered her sonThe Times of India·
India· 2026-09-12

