Make-A-Wish: Boy becomes honorary firefighter in St. Louis County

A dream came true for a kid who always wanted to become a firefighter on Wednesday. The Metro West Fire Protection District welcomed a new member to its crew with a splashing water arch and an assembly line with clapping heroes. Behind 11-year-old Conner Brokaw's bright smile is a battle. Brokaw was born with Spina Bifida, a rare birth defect that causes spinal development failure and impacts just over 1,400 babies in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "It affects his walking sometimes, his back surgeries. It affects the bladder and the bowels. He's had over 30 surgeries," said Tanya Brokaw, Conner’s mom. A few years ago, an extreme seizure put Conner on a ventilator for five days prompting his family to pray. STORY: https://www.ksdk.com/article/life/hea...