Delores Lekowski is a burn survivor and she is best known for her creation of “The Hurting Angels”, a book with a special message for children who have suffered burns, illness, or other traumas that may hurt their self-esteem. She published this book with the complete support of the National Association of State Fire Marshals in July, 2000. They contacted a talented illustrator, Howard Sparber, to bring her words to life with his magical illustrations and helped distribute “The Hurting Angels”. Elizabeth A. McClure has written a heart-warming and inspiring poem, Hurting Angel that appears in the book.