Former Marine Breaks Woman's 45-Foot Fall

Many of you have heard this story.  (Sorry I am so far behind on updating the blog, but I am working to catch up.)  When I first heard about this gentleman attempting to catch the falling fan, I thought it was a spur-of-the-moment response.  The story below tells otherwise.  Apparently this guy pleaded with the woman for quite a while not to jump, so he had plenty of time to think through the implications of staying underneath her... and he chose to stay anyway.  Semper Fi!!

http://www.businessinsider.com/raiders-fan-saves-woman-2013-11

At 90, John Shears Shows that Guts Have no Age Limit

The man jumped in front of a charging horse to protect the life of a child.  This is a classic example of "doing what you have to do" regardless of the potential consequences.  Thank you, Mr. Shear.  Happy 92nd!

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/national/92-year-old-john-shear-finally-meets-little-girl-he-risked-his-life-to-save

David Doneruse Alive After Explosion

Pulled from his burning truck just seconds before by unnamed strangers.  You've got to take hats off to these guys!

http://www.abc57.com/home/top-stories/EXCLUSIVE-Driver-wants-to-thank-strangers-who-saved-his-life-229003091.html

Josefa Martinez - Worth Reading...

There is nothing for me to add to this.

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/beatifed-religious-sisters-niece-recounts-how-her-aunt-saved-her-life/

Michael Landsberry Takes a Fatal Bullet Meant for Child

A teacher's job is one of the toughest in the world.  Between the mediocre pay, combative parents, and often disrespectful kids, it is a wonder anyone even applies for the job.  Yet when one of his students was in jeopardy, Mr. Landsberry didn't even hesitate.  He placed himself between his student and a loaded gun, paying with his life.  How do people do this?

http://www.news10.net/news/article/261383/2/Sparks-student-says-heroic-teacher-saved-his-life

Bibi Boucher, Wife and mom, Pulls Man from Burning Truck

Ms. Boucher's response to the accident and the aftermath is almost textbook.  She did it without even considering doing anything else.  She responded when there were others there who could have been considered better equipped, and she lost sleep until she was sure the victim was on the road to recovery.  What a lady!  Thank you Bibi!

 



http://www.desertdispatch.com/articles/burning-15162-saves-truck.html

http://www.desertdispatch.com/articles/woman-15233-barstow-life.html

Denise Olveda's Sister Chases Kidnapper

This is one of those stories that showcases a sister's love.  The story at the link below never identifies the sister, but it is pretty clear that she took a lot of risk to chase an armed kidnapper miles through town until by chance finding a police officer.  So glad that this one worked out and all are home safe!

http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/224221911.html