TARRYTOWN, New York -- Bill Duggan, 59, is a humble hero. For 41 years, he served as a volunteer fire chief. However, you will never hear him brag. He chooses to be modest.
"It was easy, I just loved it," says Duggan.
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Four weeks ago, the all-around great guy and sports fan was diagnosed with brain cancer. His fellow firefighters rallied to his side, and despite his reluctance, started a GoFundMe page to send him to the Super Bowl - his lifelong dream.
"There's no more deserving guy than Bill," says friend David Chillemi.
That's where NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell entered the picture. On Sunday morning, he made a surprise visit to the firehouse to personally present Duggan with four Super Bowl tickets, Super Bowl hats, a signed football and baby gifts for Duggan's grandson.
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"My grandson is three months old. Just not going to give up. I'm going to go fishing with him, take him to baseball games. I'm going to live a long life. I will not give up," Duggan says.
Duggan is scheduled to begin chemotherapy on Tuesday. He has a lot to conquer, but clearly he has even more to live for - his first Super Bowl in February, and all the milestones to come in his grandson's life.
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