History Facts & Stories on Instagram: "On December 29, 1995, Buffalo firefighter Don Herbert was caught when the roof of a burning home collapsed. He was pulled from the fire after several minutes without oxygen and suffered severe brain damage. For more than nine years he lived in a minimally conscious state, unable to recognize his family, speak normally, or care for himself. He remained under constant nursing care. On April 30, 2005, Herbert suddenly began speaking again. For about 14 hours h