A former Macon-Bibb firefighter and military veteran is fighting for his life as he waits for a kidney transplant.
After the military, Leroy Jackson served with Macon's fire department for 35 years, eventually becoming captain.
"I have grand kids that I really care a lot about, but right now, right now, you know when they come over I just try to pick them up, I don't have that strength to do that," said Jackson.
Jackson has dedicated his life to public service, and now needs help from the community he served for over three decades.
"I spend most of my life up there in the room because once I hook up, I'm limited where I can go," he said.
Jackson has been on the waiting list for a transplant for five years. Those closest to him said that he deserves the chance to to get back from a community that he gave so much to.