In May 2016, the staff at a Domino’s Pizza in Salem, Oregon, noticed that 48-year-old Kirk Alexander—who had ordered food from them almost daily for more than a decade—had not placed an order in 11 days
How the Incident Unfolded
- The Routine: Alexander was known by the staff to order online almost every night like clockwork, usually between 11 p.m. and midnight.
- The Disappearance: Store general manager Sarah Fuller checked the shop’s database and realized his 11-day absence was highly unusual and a cause for concern.
- The Welfare Check: Fuller sent a veteran delivery driver, Tracey Hamblen, to Alexander’s home. When Hamblen arrived, the lights and TV were on, but no one answered the door, and calls went straight to voicemail.
- The Rescue: The employees called emergency services. When Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they heard Alexander calling for help from inside. They broke down the door and found him on the floor in severe medical distress.
Paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he fully recovered. Paramedics and local officials directly credited the attentive Domino’s Pizza staff with saving his life.
What We Know About His Recovery
- Immediate Post-Rescue: Alexander was rushed to Salem Hospital in stable condition following the stroke.
- Hospital Visits: Store manager Sarah Fuller and several delivery drivers visited him frequently during his stay.
- Early Progress: Shortly after the incident, staff reported that he was awake, smiling, and able to answer basic yes-and-no questions as he began rehabilitation.
His story continues to go viral periodically on social media as an example of community care, but Alexander himself has remained completely out of the public eye.
