Claudia Gonzalez Goes Through Flames to save Kids

She did all she could do to protect her kids this October, losing one child in the process.  She is now on a long road to recovery after third-degree burns over much of her body.
http://www.kmbc.com/news/29359905/detail.html

http://www.kmbc.com/r/29883686/detail.html

Carl Loando Pulls Trapped Woman from Flames

You normally think of Hawaii as a relaxed, laid-back place, but life can get intense even there.  Mr Loando was recently honored for stepping up to an extremely intense situation.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/40c6151e254f4b468aa514414a606a03/HI--Fire-Rescue-Award/

Aaron Love Honored for Saving Drowning Kids

When he jumped into a pond to save two struggling kids last summer, Aaron was betting it all on his strong swimming skills.  The gamble paid off and he saved two lives.

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/east-central/283604-teenager-who-risked-his-own-life-to-save-children-from-drowning-given-bravery-award/

Need to Stop a Shark Attack? Trevor Burns Finds a Way.

Sharks being fish, they need water flowing through their gills to breathe.  Many fish can pump water through their gills regardless of their swimming speed, but most sharks need forward speed to generate that flow.  It could be that Mr. Burns has shown us a really effective way to stop a shark attack.  It can't do much if you wrap yourself around its tail... if you can only hang on.  Way to go!

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/shark-attack-saviour-awarded-pride-of-australia-bravery-medal/story-e6frg13u-1226202952631

Nurse Enters Burning Car and STAYS!

These are my favorites, because the heroic nurse has apparently chosen to remain anonymous.  She actually climbed into the car to protect occupants from flames while others fought the fire.  All survived.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/two-people-trapped-after-car-smash-in-ballarat/story-fn7x8me2-1226200729583

Derek Greenwood Takes on Man with 8-inch Knife to Save Friend

At 73 years-of-age, it takes something pretty special to take on a younger man armed with a knife.  Mr Greenwood saw a co-worker threatened and responded instantly.  One message: staying in shape does more than help us enjoy our own lives better and longer.  Perhaps our health can give others longer lives as well?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2063852/Derek-Greenwood-73-stopped-petrol-station-robbery--armed-bottle-wine.html

Leslie Johnson Braves a Hail of Bullets to Help Stranger

The story at the link below is this blog's inaugural story of selflessness and courage. The plan is to share many more of these in the months ahead. Leslie and her two children were shot at multiple times as they helped a young woman escape from a truly life-threatening situation. Her SUV door stopped no less than five bullets, all intended for her or the young lady she rescued. All I want to know is: What kind of an SUV was she driving? Wow!

http://www.usafa.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123280135