CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – First responders in Clarksville and Montgomery County helped to bring some happiness to a child on Tuesday with a drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson Ruiz. Grayson was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 1 year old, and Jan. 31 was his last appointment for treatment.
Close to 20 vehicles from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Clarksville Police Department and Clarksville Fire Rescue passed by his home on Bradfield Drive with lights flashing and sirens roaring. Grayson was joined on their lawn by his father, Nathan, and 5-year-old brother Mason.
Three-year-old Grayson Ruiz watches the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Brinna, Luna, Mason, Nathan, and Grayson Ruiz at the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The front yard of the Ruiz family recognizing three-year-old Grayson Ruiz at the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Three-year-old Grayson Ruiz watches the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mason Ruiz joins his brother Grayson and father Nathan at the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Three-year-old Grayson Ruiz holds his certificate from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt at the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Three-year-old Grayson Ruiz watches the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders carried out a drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson Ruiz on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders carried out a drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson Ruiz on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Brianna Ruiz and her son Grayson watch the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders carried out a drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson Ruiz on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders carried out a drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson Ruiz on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Brianna Ruiz and her son Grayson watch the drive-through of Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Bishop Delaney, and the Ruiz family, Brinna, Grayson and Nathan, watch the Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville & Montgomery County First Responders carried out a drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson Ruiz on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville Police greet Grayson Ruiz after his drive-through by Clarksville-Montgomery County First Responders on Jan 31, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Because of the cold and damp weather, his 6-month-old little sister Luna stayed inside. At one point, Grayson was showing off his Certificate of Completion of his treatment from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Grayson’s mother, Brianna, said it has been a long journey. “Not only because he had to physically go through it but as part of the family. Now that he’s done, we get to put that aside and just relax and focus on everything else that life has to offer,” she said.
Ruiz added that the family was extremely lucky their son was still with them and they were able to bring him home. “He’s a vibrant, rambunctious 3-year-old, and being able to have a parade come through our neighborhood was a highlight of our day, and we’re extremely grateful,” she said.
