After months of recovery, James Daily of Eagle is reuniting the woman who helped save his life, for the first time.I dont know if Id be here without her, said Daily.It means a lot that the pivotal things that I was able to do fo r him saved his life, said Peterson. Karina Peterson of Middleton now being hailed a local hero after helping Daily remain still and calm in the crucial moments after he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle.She was there for him when I couldnt be and she acted like a mom. What else could I ask for? said James mom Roseanne Brown.Friday morning, family and friends gathered at Meridian Fire Station #5 to honor the life saving efforts. Karina, it is with great honor that we get to honor you the Citizens Life Savings Award from the Meridian Fire Department, said J.D. Hendrick, the Division Chief of EMS for Meridian Fire Dept.Peterson tells me she was leaving work in Meridian the day of the accident last March, when she took a different route than usual, leading her to witness the crash where Daily was hit by a car.I saw from the explosion of the car, to the impact. I saw parts fly everywhere, then his body land on the pavement twice. So I knew it was critical, said Peterson.With a background in healthcare, Peterson said she knew she had to help Daily when she saw him panicking and trying to move after the crash. First responders say it was her keeping him calm that helped contain his injuries and save his life.The only thing that he remembered from the accident was my voice, said Peterson. Daily tells me he lost a lot of blood after the crash and was at risk of amputation. After 6 months of recovering in bed, hes learning to walk in physical therapy sessions.After first responders brought Daily to the hospital, Peterson said she was thinking about him in his recovery, especially since Daily looks so much like her own son, a connection by fate. They say you have a twin in the world and my son looks just like him. So to see him (Daily) and to get a hug, its like giving my son a hug.A feeling Dailys mom Roseanne Brown knows all too well.Whos to say that would have happened if she wasnt there, said Brown.When it comes to safety on our roads, the Meridian Fire Dept. reminds: Helmets, gloves, jackets, and proper footwear can mean the difference between minor injuries and a life-threatening situation. Protect yourself every time you ride. Speeding and reckless riding put you and others at risk, regardless of if you are riding a bike or in a vehicle. Always obey traffic laws, stay alert, and never ride under the influence. Motorcycle crashes often result in severe injuries. Stay visible, ride defensively, and assume other drivers dont see you. As the weather gets nicer, more motorcycles will be hitting the roads! Riders, gear up and ride defensively. Drivers, stay alert and look twice ...read more read less